Rising jobless claims and cooler inflation helped rates fall today, but experts don't expect significant drops in the near ...

A US court blocked many of Trump's sweeping tariffs, but it's unclear whether the administration will adhere to the ruling.

Fears of a U.S. recession eased recently after President Donald Trump de-escalated his trade war. But instead of high tariffs ...

If a recession hits, mortgage rates could drop, offering rare opportunities to buy or refinance at lower costs. Here’s how to prepare and take advantage.

Fixed-rate mortgages are considered a hedge against inflation because they allow borrowers to lock in their monthly payment, ...

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discussed the burden of mortgage regulations on homebuyers and expressed concerns over ...

Redfin believes mortgage rates will only come down in the case of a recession. Bad news for those looking to buy a home: it's looking like high mortgage rates are here to stay in the months ahead.

Katherine Watt is a CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa cum ...

Mortgage rates rose slightly this week as easing trade tensions between the US and China gave Wall Street more confidence that the economy could avoid entering a recession. The average 30-year ...

Katherine Watt is a CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa cum ...