Marketplace

How Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could push mortgage rates lower — at least temporarily

While President Trump’s recent order could persuade lenders to issue more mortgages at lower interest rates, the effects ...

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2023 after Trump orders $200B bond buying

The average rate for a 30-year fixed residential mortgage fell to 5.87% on Monday, according to Zillow. Rates had dipped to 5 ...

Mortgage rates just fell below 6% for the first time in years

The president's latest affordability push sent 15- and 30-year mortgage rates tumbling. But experts say the long-term impact ...

Mortgage Rates Today: January 14, 2026 – 30-Year And 15-Year Rates Stand Still

Today, the mortgage interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.10%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. On a ...

NS&I launches new issues of fixed-rate income bonds and British savings bonds - are they any good?

NS&I has today revealed the rates on offer for new versions of its popular British Savings Bonds and Income Bonds.
Financial Planning

Bonds defied the risk signs in 2025. What's the outlook for 2026?

Fixed-income represented a surprising bright spot in 2025, despite the warnings of "bond vigilantes" and inflation pressure. Here's the outlook for 2026.

Mortgage Rates Today: January 16, 2026 – Rates Hold Firm

The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.10%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The ...