Mortgage Applications Improved Even as Rates Moved Higher
There hasn’t been meaningful change in economic data that measures activity in the housing and mortgage markets. In a nutshell,…
Mortgage Rates Drop Back to Last Week’s Levels After Softer Inflation Data
We knew that today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) was a hotly anticipated economic report that at least had the potential…
Why is TikTok getting banned? What’s behind the law that could shutter the app
Washington — The 170 million TikTok users in the U.S. could be in for a rude awakening come Sunday if…
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: NVO, QRVO, JBHT
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Crypto stocks – Stocks tied to crypto prices jumped amid reports…
American Express to Pay $230 Million to Settle Deceptive Marketing Claims
American Express said on Thursday that it would pay $230 million to settle civil and criminal allegations that the company…
Housing Construction Bounced Back in December Thanks to Multifamily Sector
The US Census Bureau released its New Residential Construction report for December today. The report measures building permits, the start…
Mortgage Rates Back Down to Lowest Levels in 2 Weeks
After having a great day yesterday, mortgage rates were able to add another “good” day today. The net effect brings…
Trendy “low-buy” challenges can be good for your wallet and mental health
Want to reduce spending without quitting consumption cold turkey? A “low-buy” year is trending for this very reason — and…
CFPB fines Equifax $15 million over errors on credit reports
Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Equifax $15 million over errors tied to consumer credit…
How to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House
Wishing you could buy a home? It can be challenging to save enough for a down payment, given how much…