According to Zillow’s Lender Marketplace, rates on long-term fixed-rate mortgages have increased from last week. The average 30-year fixed rate is now 6.22%nine basis points more than last week. The 20-year fixed rate is 6.09%, seven basis points more than last Tuesday. Finally, the 15-year fixed loan is currently in 5.65%, 12 basis points above…
While many Americans have an account at a traditional bank, there are some who, for various reasons, cannot get an account. About 18% of Americans are unbanked, meaning they do not have a bank account or do not fully participate in the banking system, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. This could be…
Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. A certificate of deposit (CD) allows you to lock in a competitive rate on your savings and help your balance grow. However, rates vary widely among financial institutions, so it’s important to make sure you’re getting the best rate possible…
The 30-year fixed rate started April at around 6.30%, below the 2026 high of 6.47% set in late March. During the month of April, the 30-year bond reached a high of 6.30% on April 2, hit a low of 6.02% on April 18, and has since risen again, currently sitting at 6.20% this weekend. Zillow…
Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. The Fed cut its federal funds rate three times in 2025. So far in 2026, the Fed has left interest rates alone, so now could be your last chance to lock in a competitive CD rate before rates continue to…
According to lender Zillow Marketplace rates, fixed-rate loans rose for the second week in a row as tensions in the Middle East continue to drive up energy prices in countries around the world. According to Zillow, the current 30-year fixed rate is 6.20%an increase of 11 basis points this week. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate…
Kevin Warsh is expected to become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve after getting the nod from the Senate Banking Committee. Assuming the full Senate confirms his nomination, he will succeed Jerome Powell (who has held the position since 2018) by May 15. Powell, however, has said he will not leave the Federal Open…
Rising tensions between the United States and Iran have raised concerns about inflation, driving up oil prices and mortgage rates. The 30-year fixed interest rate rose 11 basis points to 6.21%according to Zillow’s lender marketplace. The 15-year fixed loan increased one basis point to 5.63%, and the 20-year fixed loan increased from 6.08% to 6.14%….
The 30-year fixed rate is just above 6.10%, one basis point below the rate we reported yesterday. While the 30-year bond has risen in recent days, it currently sits 17 basis points below where it started on April 1. The 30-year fixed interest rate fell one basis point to 6.12%according to Zillow’s lender marketplace. The…
Here’s a look at how current rates on high-yield savings accounts compare. The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in 2025, meaning deposit rates have been steadily declining. It’s more important than ever to make sure you get the highest possible rate on your savings, and a high-yield savings account could be…
