Mortgage Industry News

Zoopla warns UK rent prices will keep rising as it blames higher mortgage costs

UK rental costs are set to keep rising over the coming months in bad news for millions of tenants. Zoopla has warned that higher mortgage rates are impacting the number of homes to rent that are available, as would-be first-time buyers are having…

Chase Home Lendings' mortgage rate sale returns for a 3-week run

With mortgage rates pushing 7%, the timing of a 'rate sale' couldn't be better. Chase Home Lending is once again hosting a limited-time interest rate discount promotion. The national lender launched its first weeks-only offer just over a year ago.

Should my $100k inheritance go to super or the mortgage?

Q: We've just inherited $100,000. Should we put it onto our mortgage or into superannuation? I'm 53 and my spouse is 48. In light of the capital gains tax changes in the budget, it looks like your home and super are the most tax-effective assets.

Mortgage rates Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

Mortgage lenders are now letting these types of buyers borrow more money

If you're a first-time buyer, you might have heard from people who have bought previously that the most you can borrow is around 4.5 times your income. In 2026, though, that's no longer true, as many lenders are willing to offer more – to…

FHA loan pros and cons: Is this the right mortgage type for you?

Mortgage Rates Today, September 14, 2026: 30-Year Rates climb to 6.90%

Mortgage rates are higher than on Friday and remain under 7.00%. Today's national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.90%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 6.24%. However, at least…

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Monday, September 14, 2026: Purchase and refinance rates are mixed

According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, purchase and refinance mortgage rates are mixed as of Monday, September 14, 2026. Today, the 30-year fixed purchase rate is 6.91%, matching the current refinance rate. The 15-year fixed…

UK rent crisis deepens as soaring mortgage rates trap aspiring homeowners

Elevated mortgage rates are placing renewed strain on the UK rental sector, with annual price growth expected to reach 4 per cent to 5 per cent by the end of the year, according to Zoopla. The property website noted that demand for rented…

More Americans are drowning in underwater mortgages - and 1 state just saw a staggering surge

More American homeowners now owe substantially more on their mortgages than what their properties are worth, as a key measure of housing-market distress moves in the wrong direction. The share of US homeowners who are “seriously…

Ex refusing to transfer joint mortgage despite solicitor and mediation attempts

Hi all, I'm hoping for some advice. I'm out of ideas and so is my solicitor. I'll try to give as much information as possible. Sorry, this is a long one! I separated from my partner 2 years ago. We have a joint mortgage and 2 young children. We…

Mortgage Rate Forecast: Week of September 14 - 18, 2026

Current 30-Year Fixed Rate 6.88% Current 15-Year Fixed Rate 6.29% Week-Over-Week Change ▲ +0.14 pts Our Forecast Direction ▼ Falling Confidence Level Low How our mortgage rate forecast has done Over the last 6 graded weeks, our…

Vesta adds Mezzo integration for mortgage lending verification

Mezzo, a mortgage technology firm focused on third-party service orchestration, has integrated its one-to-many operating architecture with Vesta 's AI-native loan origination system, the companies announced Monday. The connection gives Vesta…

Record mortgage taking in 2026 despite slow market

Mortgages worth NIS 10.9 billion were taken in August, the Bank of Israel reports, consolidating 2026's status as a record year for mortgage taking. The report further indicates a continuing trend of borrowers shifting toward prime-linked tracks…

Mortgage Rates Today: 30-Year 6.88% - Sep 14, 2026

Optimal Blue via FRED · note rate Optimal Blue via FRED · note rate Bankrate · national average APR · September 14, 2026 30- and 15-year rates reflect Optimal Blue rate-lock data. The 5/1 ARM figure is Bankrate's…