"Mortgage interest rates went down before the Fed cut rates in September but went up after," says Ali Wolf, chief economist ...

Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.33% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 6% for a 20-year financed mortgage.

The final Federal Reserve meeting of 2025 was completed this week, and with it, the final interest rate cut of the year was issued. Now comes the interesting part. After all, a Fed rate cut is never a ...

The Fed’s rate cut has many homeowners wondering about refinancing. But the connection between Fed policy and mortgage rates isn’t always straightforward.

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance increased to 6.33% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, fixed ...

Here’s how the central bank’s latest cut will affect loans, savings accounts and investments—and what financial moves to consider Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...

See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans. By Tara Siegel Bernard The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance fell to 6.31% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.35% ...

If you took out a mortgage between 2022 and 2024, and your rate is higher than you would like — this could be your sign to refinance. On Dec. 10, the Federal Reserve announced a Federal Funds Rate cut ...

Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the federal-funds rate to 3.50 %–3.75 % — the lowest in nearly three years. The decision, made amid internal ...

As the fall semester wraps up, some college students are realizing they’ll need additional funds to cover spring tuition bills. If that’s you, make sure you’re mapping out your expenses and comparing ...

State-based nonprofit student loan lenders can be a good option for borrowers who have reached their federal loan limit and still need financing. Nonprofit lenders often offer lower rates and ...