Mortgages

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.30% for the week ending April 30, 2026, up from 6.23% the prior week, Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC)  said Thursday. The 15-year fixed rate also rose, averaging 5.64%, compared with 5.58% last week. Both rates remain below year-ago levels. “As rates...

Mortgage demand tumbled last week as rising borrowing costs continued to weigh on buyers, with applications falling 10.4% overall, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association released Wednesday. The slowdown comes as RH (NYSE:RH) CEO Gary Friedman warned of "the most dire housing...

A stunning one-day surge of 40% in Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and a 47% rise in Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) stocks has shocked the market, but the real story could be in the overall, untapped opportunity in mortgage- and housing-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The catalyst for this market movement can...

Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE:RKT) shares climbed in Thursday's extended trading after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report, beating estimates on the top and bottom lines and issuing strong forward guidance. Here's a look at the details from the report    RKT...

Rocket Companies Inc (NYSE:RKT) traded sharply higher in Thursday's after-hours session after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social to outline a sweeping plan aimed at lowering U.S. mortgage rates. Here’s what investors need to know. Rocket Companies shares are climbing with...

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Rocket Companies Inc (NYSE:RKT) shares traded higher on Tuesday, propelled by a shift in Federal Reserve expectations. Here’s what investors need to know. RKT stock is racing ahead of the pack. See the complete data here. What To Know: With traders now pricing in an 81% probability of a...

President Donald Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, aimed at tackling America’s housing affordability crisis, received the backing of real estate iBuying platform Opendoor Technologies Inc.’s (NASDAQ:OPEN) CEO, Kaz Nejatian, who described the move as being bullish for the sector....

American debt hit a record high of $38 trillion earlier this week. Here's a look at how quickly the debt is growing and how much every American would owe today. Record National Debt A government shutdown isn't the only thing that could be putting pressure on the country’s health moving...

Equifax Inc's (NYSE:EFX) recently announced pricing for VantageScore® 4.0 mortgage credit scores is likely to preserve the company's unit economics, according to Needham. EFX stock is moving in positive territory. Get the inside scoop here. The Equifax Analyst: Analyst Kyle Peterson reiterated...

Approving mortgages for young homebuyers and gig workers is a challenge that traditional lenders often struggle to address.  Beeline Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) is bringing a new approach designed specifically for these underserved segments.  BLNE stock is up 130% this month. See the...

Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NASDAQ:COOP) said Friday its stockholders approved the company's $9.4 billion all-stock merger with Rocket Companies Inc. (NYSE:RKT), sending both stocks higher. Rocket shares also gained after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data drove yields lower and lifted hopes for a rate...

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) may be on the path out of government conservatorship, as a new report builds on earlier signals from President Donald Trump about plans to return the firms to public ownership. What Happened: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been under...

Fintech platform company Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the highlights. What Happened: Rocket reported adjusted revenue of $1.34 billion, beating a Street consensus estimate of $1.28 billion according to data from Benzinga...

Ark Invest, a leading investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, has highlighted a pivotal development set to bridge the world of blockchain-based capital with the substantial U.S. mortgage market. What Happened: According to Nick Grous, an associate portfolio manager at Ark Invest, the recent...