Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or just looking to make a change, buying a home right now might seem like a fruitless endeavor—but it’s really not. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans went up to 6.67% for the week ending March 20, up from 6.65% the week
VA loans are zero-down mortgages for active service members and veterans that are insured by the Department of Veterans Affairs and funded by private lenders. Created in 1944, the VA loan program has aided more than 24 million families achieve homeownership with flexible qualifications, lower rates, no down payment and no private mortgage insurance. No
The base rate influences what you’re charged to borrow money – for example, if you have a mortgage or loan – as well as the return you get on your savings 12:00, 20 Mar 2025Updated 13:00, 20 Mar 2025 Bank of England has holds interest rates at 4.5% The base rate has been held at
The newly appointed head of one of the nation’s top housing regulators tightened his grip on the agency with a major board shake-up on Monday at two government-controlled mortgage finance firms. William Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, ousted 14 board members at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and named himself chairman
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged higher last week, ending a seven-week slide that helped ease borrowing costs for home shoppers leading into the spring homebuying season. The rate averaged 6.65% this week, up from 6.63% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said. A year ago, it averaged 6.74%. Borrowing
Mortgage rates have fallen by the biggest margin in nearly six months, ahead of the Bank of England’s next base rate decision on 20 March. After months of stubbornly high rates, the cuts will be welcome news for the 1.8 million people due to remortgage in the remainder of 2025. Read on to find out
Just like first-time homebuyers and renters, plenty of families struggle to pay for long-term senior care. Today, let’s explore the various types of assisted living facilities and their costs. And, most importantly, what are the available financing options for these services. First, consider the senior universe. The United States has a population of roughly 340