Mortgage Rates Plunge as Wall Street Worries About Covid-19 Resurgence
The rate dropped almost a tenth of a percentage point as bond investors worried about a jump in Covid-19 infections.
April 15, 2021 2 MIN
Opinion: Increasing Home Values Give Owners Options for Retirement and College Funding
The housing wealth of Americans rose to a record $32 trillion dollars at the end of 2020, according to the Fed.
April 11, 2021 3 MIN
Credit Trends: Revolving Debt Is Down, FICO Scores Are Up
The average U.S. FICO score rose to 710 in 2020 from 703 in 2019 while late payments and credit utilization dropped as Americans hunkered down during the Covid-19 pandemic.
April 11, 2021 2 MIN
IMF Boosts 2021 Economic Forecast, Putting U.S. GDP Growth at 37-Year High
The IMF upgraded its economic growth forecast, saying the U.S. will lead developed nations with a 6.4% surge in GDP this year, faster than the 6% global pace.
April 8, 2021 2 MIN
Average U.S. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Falls to 3.13%, Freddie Mac Says
The average U.S. rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.13% this week, the first drop since early January, Freddie Mac said in a report on Thursday.
April 8, 2021 1 MIN
Midwest Tops List of Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers
Bloomington and Iowa City are the best markets in the U.S. for first-time homebuyers, according to realtor.com's ranking of cities by affordability, inventory, and job opportunities.
April 8, 2021 2 MIN
