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The average rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances remained unchanged at 3.03% last week. Applications to refinance a home loan dropped 4%. Applications for a mortgage to … Read More
States that withdrew from federal unemployment programs in June saw slightly higher job growth through early August relative to states that didn't end benefits, according to a new study. Still, … Read More
A slight increase in mortgage rates did not deter borrowers, especially since rates are still historically low. Mortgage applications to purchase a home rose 2% for the week but were … Read More
In a few days, renters across the U.S. will no longer be shielded from eviction. But some states will continue to bar the proceedings. Here's what you need to know. … Read More
Unemployment payments were a lifeline to the millions of people who lost their jobs during the pandemic. Scammers set their sights on the payments. Transaction fraud involves the theft of … Read More
There's no guarantee that the proposal to expand Medicare's coverage will make it through the full legislative process. It's uncertain exactly what would be covered and to what degree, although … Read More
The flagship U.S. stock index on Friday chalked up its strongest week since February. This despite the rapid spread of the highly contagious new variant and lingering concerns over whether … Read More
In today's low-interest environment, it pays to shop around to make sure you're getting the best return on your cash. These tips can help you evaluate which kind of account … Read More
Amazon Prime Day is set for June 21 and 22. As Covid-related restrictions are lifted, expect deals on items related to entertaining and traveling, including smart TVs, headphones, smokers and … Read More
A ninth batch of federal stimulus checks has been sent, bringing the total number of payments to about 165 million, worth $388 billion. This round included nearly 1 million payments … Read More
Even though the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield touched a one-week low on Wednesday, economic forecaster Lakshman Achuthan believes the path forward is higher. According to Achuthan's proprietary data, the … Read More
Taylor Morrison CEO Sheryl Palmer told CNBC Thursday the housing market is strong across all locations and price points. "That's a shift from a few months ago" when demand was … Read More
