Mortgage rates remain elevated as of July 17, 2025, with the 30-year fixed mortgage holding at 6.625%, according to data from Zillow. As homebuyers weigh the cost of financing, today’s rates continue to reflect broader economic uncertainty and Federal Reserve caution. Current average mortgage rates Here’s a snapshot of today’s mortgage rates across common loan
As of Wednesday U.S. mortgage rates are holding steady, but rising costs are putting pressure on home loan demand. Here’s the latest on where rates stand — and what it means if you’re buying or refinancing. Today’s mortgage rates snapshot According to Zillow Home Loans, here are the current rates by loan type: 30-year fixed:
The U.S. housing market is flashing red lights, and one economist says it could be a sign of broader economic trouble ahead. With mortgage rates holding steady near 7%, housing activity across the country is slowing down—dragging down sales, new home construction, and price growth. According to Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi, the trend
After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western governments imposed sweeping sanctions aimed at choking off the Kremlin’s vital oil revenues. The EU and G7 implemented a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil, restricted insurance and shipping services, and banned imports. Yet, despite these efforts, Russia has managed to maintain — and in some cases even
Bitcoin Price Prediction is dominating crypto headlines as the digital asset king crushes all-time highs, breaking through over $118,000 this week and fueling speculation of a possible $1 million supercycle. Major finance news outlets are reporting record-breaking ETF inflow, institutional adoption and policy decisions that are shaping digital currencies’ future. In this backdrop, innovative DeFi
Mortgage delinquencies are on the rise again, with recent data showing early-stage late payments growing faster than any other debt category in May 2025. As housing costs soar and student loan collections resume, financially strained homeowners are struggling to keep up. FHA and VA loans under pressure Data from Intercontinental Exchange’s July Mortgage Monitor revealed
Mortgage rates are holding steady after a volatile June, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate now at 6.625%, according to Zillow Home Loans. The market remains in flux, but falling rates in recent weeks have sparked a surge in buyer and refinance activity. Current mortgage rates snapshot Here are today’s national averages for popular mortgage
New York’s casino future isn’t just about shiny resorts or blackjack tables under chandeliers. It’s also playing out in crypto wallets—quietly, quickly, and often outside official boundaries. While state regulators focus on licensing retail spaces and overseeing sports betting apps, thousands of players have shifted to web-based platforms that don’t ask for government IDs or
Today’s crypto rally is powered by a confluence of political, macroeconomic, and market dynamics—here’s why Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, and others are surging: 🚀 Key Drivers Behind the Crypto Rally 1. 📉 Political Pressure on the Fed Former President Trump has called for sweeping Federal Reserve rate cuts (to 1%) and more dovish monetary policy, sparking
Mortgage rates remain largely stable to start the week of July 7, 2025, according to the latest data from Zillow. The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 6.80%, unchanged from Friday and reflecting a modest 3 basis point increase over the past week. This plateau follows a period of gradual increases throughout June