Fed rate hike sends mortgage rates soaring past 4%

Following the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates, mortgage rates surged past 4% this week for the first time since 2019, according to Freddie Mac.

Sen. Murray urges Biden to extend student loan payment pause until 2023

The Washington senator wants to postpone the restart of federal student loan repayment until 2023 to address issues with the “broken” borrowing system.

'Competitive' spring homebuying season is starting early this year, industry analyst says

Despite higher prices, a recent decrease in mortgage rates and stabilizing inventory levels may be advantageous for homebuyers in the coming months, one economist recently said.

Inflation rises to yet another new 40-year high in February

With inflation reaching yet another new 40-year high in February, economists have begun to question the Fed's ability to bring it back down.

Biden administration considering another student loan payment pause extension

President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.