Why mortgage rates may not be as high as you think

And while mortgage rates were a little lower during ... news is that rates could be getting lower soon, but probably not to pandemic-era levels. "We expect that interest rates will settle in the ... Read More

Mortgage rates level off below 7%

After home prices escalated during the pandemic, prices have dropped ... cost of a one-bedroom unit was $1,587. Mark Huffman has been a consumer news reporter for ConsumerAffairs since 2004. Read More

Will mortgage rates fall this spring? Here's what the experts think

which led consumer interest rates to climb over time. In turn, today's average 30-year mortgage rate is much higher than it was during the pandemic at 6.88% (as of April 1, 2024). Meanwhile ... Read More

Bought a house during the pandemic? Here’s how much more that same home would cost today.

The pandemic-era buying frenzy ... the real-world pressures keeping current mortgage holders ‘locked in’ to their homes.” For homeowners in high-cost markets, any move — across the ... Read More

Consumer Portfolio Services Reviews

My credit score is in the high 7’s so I got approved for a loan with Consumer Portfolio Services ... or manufacturer. Consumers Unified, LLC does not take loan or mortgage applications or ... Read More

What do consumers want from financial services firms?

What do consumers want from financial services ... Nationally last year, the ranking of the top five financial services consumer wants from U.S. households was based on importance on a top-two ... Read More

7 Low-Risk Investments With High Returns for Retirees

Yet household costs remain high (especially food, energy and consumer insurance ... think back to when mortgage rates were artificially low during the pandemic," he says. "If you locked in your ... Read More

Current mortgage rates 2024

What is an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? An ARM is a type of mortgage where you pay a fixed rate during an initial phase ... mortgage interest rates are high, then an ARM may be a good option. Read More

10 best high-yield savings accounts in April 2024

High-yield savings accounts have proliferated in recent years amid a rise in online banks and fintechs competing for business against traditional banks, giving consumers a wide range of choices to ... Read More

Hypertension News

Exposure to High Humidity and Temperature in Pregnancy Could Influence Blood Pressure Changes in Childhood Jan. 10, 2024 — Outdoor humidity and temperature levels during pregnancy could affect ... Read More

Girls' mental health suffered the most during pandemic, data shows

Mental health ER visits for young people rose during the pandemic ... reported that more than 1 in 3 high school teens dealt with poor mental health during the pandemic, and 1 in 5 reported ... Read More