Connecticut launched a new online tool on Tuesday for property owners to gauge their risk to winds, flood and other perils that could prompt expensive repairs — or insurance rate hikes if they need to ...

Minnesota homeowners face mid-range insurance costs compared with the rest of the U.S. While not as affordable as neighboring Michigan or Wisconsin, Minnesota insurance premiums are still far below ...

House lawmakers invited insurance experts to speak at the State Capitol on Tuesday regarding the skyrocketing home insurance rates across the state. Rep. Andy Fugate (D-Del City) said he has heard ...

Variable interest rate: This rate fluctuates directly with the South African Reserve Bank’s repo rate. When the repo rate is cut (or increased), your bank’s prime lending rate follows, and your ...

Mortgage rates in the United States moved slightly higher on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The shift comes as bond yields tick up and investors brace for new economic data. The average 30-year fixed ...

The rise in 6 percent-plus mortgages suggests that the effect is easing. And it means, if rates fall, more owners may be willing to move, potentially relieving some pressure on prices. Today, just 53 ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

The share of below-3% mortgages outstanding declined in Q2 to 20.4% of all mortgages outstanding, the smallest share since Q2 2021, according to data by the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

The rise in 6%-plus mortgages suggests that the effect is easing. And it means, if rates fall, more owners may be willing to move, potentially relieving some pressure on prices. Today, just 53% of ...

Longbridge Financial’s HELOC For Seniors® offers fixed-rate draws, interest-only payments, and fast digital approvals to help older homeowners access housing wealth responsibly.

The Austin ISD board of trustees adopted a reduced property tax rate for fiscal year 2025-26 at a Sept. 25 meeting. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Austin ISD homeowners may see a decrease in their ...

Homeowners with historically low mortgage rates may have an option to move without losing their favorable terms, according to consumer advisor Clark Howard.