Rates could soon be within range of their pre-pandemic peaks. There’s a catch.

Interest rates remain top of mind for homebuyers in the new year, especially after years of volatile swings driven by inflation and Federal Reserve rate fluctuations. The past year drove rates down, ...

The top economist at J.P. Morgan believes the Federal Reserve is done cutting interest rates and will hold policy steady through 2026, with the next move likely a hike in 2027. “We now expect the Fed ...

Fannie Mae's May Housing Forecast predicts higher mortgage rates for longer. Single-family home construction expectations have shifted since last month's forecast. Homebuyers shouldn’t wait for ...

The outlook for U.S. interest rates is shifting again, as policymakers signal caution and markets reassess expectations for monetary easing. For months, investors had been positioning for a gradual ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I show you how to save and invest. The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to move interest rates lower in 2026, but not ...

Mortgage rates are unlikely to return to their pandemic lows in 2026, but they could still deliver some relief to borrowers. It’s possible that rates will even fall below the 6% threshold. “I expect ...

Interest rates have been high for a while now, and though that's unfortunate news for consumers needing to borrow cash, for savers, it's a boon. It's particularly beneficial for those willing to leave ...

Interest rates have been high for a while now, and though that's unfortunate news for consumers needing to borrow cash, for savers, it's a boon. It's particularly beneficial for those willing to leave ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. With no Fed meeting in February, borrowers haven't had much to hang ...

Then it closed. The war with Iran spurred inflation fears and drove up mortgage rates. The 30-year average climbed to 6.37% by March 23, more than half a percentage point above the February mark. As ...