Erika Giovanetti

Mortgage rates jumped higher for the second week in a row as investors worry sticky inflation will cause more hawkish policy decisions from the Federal Reserve. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.73%, from 6.55% the previous…

Mortgage rates rose across the board this week as Federal Reserve policymakers hunker down in the wake of a January jobs report that showed a surprisingly resilient labor market. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is now 6.55%, up…

Personal loans can be a valuable tool if you need to consolidate debt or finance home improvements, and you can find these loans through banks and online lenders. For many borrowers, though, the best place to get a personal loan may not be…

Mortgage rates fell this week on the heels of the latest Federal Reserve meeting, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dipping to 6.45%. That's the lowest point in about four months, and rates are expected to continue falling…

Debt consolidation can be a lifeline for consumers who are struggling to keep up with multiple credit card bills and loan payments. One method for consolidating debt is with a personal loan, through which you repay one or more types of debt…

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose slightly this week to 6.49%, from 6.46% a week ago. Even with this increase, the average rate for this home loan product remains near its lowest level in four months. Rates ticked up for longer-term…

Higher education is a major expense for many taxpayers. The average student loan debt among recent college graduates who borrowed is nearly $30,000, according to U.S. News data.Whether you're in school or the job force, student loans can…

Mortgage rates declined across the board this week, with the average fixed rate on a 30-year mortgage falling to 6.46%. This is the lowest the 30-year rate has been since September 2022, and it's nearly a full point lower than the 7.33%…

At a time when mortgage rates have increased sharply, home shoppers may be able to lock in better terms with a rewarding seller concession: interest-rate buydowns. A seller-paid rate buydown can typically help buyers save more money on…

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell this week to 6.63%, from 6.81% a week ago. Rates on other home loan products were mixed – while some declined, others rose or stayed about the same. Still, this is the first week of retreating…