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Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are up
Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are up

As of August 30, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.375%, which is 0.250 percentage points higher than yesterday. Additionally, t...

By Amy Fontinelle

August 30, 2024

Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are down
Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are down

As of August 29, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.125%, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the median interest ra...

By Amy Fontinelle

August 29, 2024

Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are up
Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are up

As of August 28, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.125%, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the median interest ra...

By Amy Fontinelle

August 28, 2024

Mortgage interest rates today: Rates hold steady | August 27, 2024
Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates hold steady | August 27, 2024

As of August 27, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.125%, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the median interest ra...

By Amy Fontinelle

August 27, 2024

Student Loan Consolidation: What You Need to Know
Personal FinanceStudent Loan Consolidation: What You Need to Know

If you’re one of the nearly 43 million Americans with federal student loan debt, you may be looking for a way to simplify repayment. Student loan consolidation can combine multiple loans into one so you only have to deal with a...

By Rebecca Safier

August 26, 2024

How to Pay Off Student Loans Fast: 10 Strategies
Personal FinanceHow to Pay Off Student Loans Fast: 10 Strategies

The total amount of student loan debt in the U.S. exceeds $1.7 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve. If you're looking to pay yours off fast, having a strategic plan is essential. This guide covers practical tips and stra...

By Janet Berry Johnson

August 26, 2024

Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are down | August 26, 2024
Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are down | August 26, 2024

As of August 26, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.125%, which is 0.250 percentage points lower than on Friday. Additionally, th...

By Amy Fontinelle

August 26, 2024

Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are up | August 23, 2024
Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are up | August 23, 2024

Mortgage rates are always changing, but the only rates that matter are the ones in play when you’re shopping for a home or ready to refinance. Learn what today’s mortgage rates are and what impacts them, keeping in mind that th...

By Amy Fontinelle

August 23, 2024

Do I Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
Personal FinanceDo I Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) allows borrowers with federal student debt to have the remainder of their loans forgiven if they work full-time for an eligible employer and make 120 qualifying payments. The program was c...

By Christy Bieber

August 22, 2024

Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are down | August 22, 2024
Personal FinanceMortgage interest rates today: Rates are down | August 22, 2024

Mortgage rates are always changing, but the only rates that matter are the ones in play when you’re shopping for a home or ready to refinance. Learn what today’s mortgage rates are and what impacts them, keeping in mind that th...

By Amy Fontinelle

August 22, 2024