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Mortgage Rates Increase for Prospective Buyers: Today's Mortgage Rates on May 12, 2025
Check out CNET Money's weekly mortgage rate forecast for a more in-depth look at what's next for Fed rate cuts, labor data and inflation. It's been a bumpy few months for mortgage rates. Lingering inflation, the threat of a global trade war and…
BRS leader Kavitha accuses Telangana govt. of conspiring to mortgage 1.75 lakh acres TGIIC lands to raise loans
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K. Kavitha has alleged that the Government was conspiring to mortgage 1.75 lakh acres land available in the land bank of Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) to raise funds and issued a GO to…
National Mortgage Debt Tops $12.6 Trillion Amid Rising Rates and Costs
A new WalletHub report indicates that total national mortgage debt is now over $12.6 trillion, with the average American household currently owing $105,000 on their mortgages. The report blames rising interest rates and housing costs for making…
The good news for Aussie home borrowers - but there is a catch
ANZ has slashed fixed rate mortgages READ MORE: CommBank slashes variable rates Australian home borrowers can now get a much lower fixed mortgage rate with ANZ the latest to slash charges. ANZ on Friday slashed two-year fixed rates by 35 basis…
Demand for student digs and plush offices surging, findings claim
Demand for student accommodation and high-quality sustainable office space is fuelling a commercial property 'revival' in Britain, new research claims. Having grappled with inflationary pressures, a 'punitive tax regime' and new development…
The View | China's property market is more than just a struggling residential sector
Are there reasons to be bullish on China's property market ? A cursory glance at the performance of the sector in recent years provides ample grounds for pessimism. In the residential market, the value of new home sales, housing starts and real…
'I earn £60k and need to remortgage. Should I pay off £10k credit card debt first?'
Receive personalised tips on how to improve your financial situation, for free. Here's how to apply, or fill in the form below. Will McGregor, 31, has much to celebrate. He has recently secured a new job, and with it a nice pay rise. After years of…
Rival to PEXA quits e-conveyancing market
Conveyancing service Lextech has quit after six years of trying to take on PEXA as a property settlement platform, saying there was no appetite among lenders and conveyancers for a rival in the $300 million market, and the regulated monopoly should…
These Nationwide customers may get extra £100 next month
Nationwide is expected to dish out its latest round of £100 bonuses to eligible members next month. The world's largest building society has given out these 'Fairer Share' payments to millions of members over the past two years. While 2025…
Refi Rates Ride High: Current Refinance Rates on May 12, 2025
Average mortgage refinance rates have been volleying between 6.5% and 7% as fears of both higher inflation and an economic slowdown play tug-of-war with financial markets. Overall, rates are too high for most homeowners to save money from…
Buy-to-let hotspots revealed as investors 'targeting Midlands and North'
Sign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Buy-to-let investors are increasingly…
Egypt's Nawy, the largest proptech in Africa, raises $52M to take on MENA
For decades, buying property in Egypt meant navigating a fragmented real estate market, relying on personal networks, dealing with commission-driven brokers, and facing developers more focused on selling than serving customer needs. In 2019…
Buy-to-let hotspots revealed as landlords look north
Buy-to-let investors are increasingly looking north, drawn by higher yields and lower purchase prices, according to new research. A recent study by Hamptons reveals a significant shift in investment patterns, with northern England and the Midlands…
Spring housing market stalls as high rates, economic doubts weigh on buyer: WSJ
The U.S. housing market remains sluggish this spring, with rising inventory but weak demand. Home prices are softening in several regions, yet remain too high for many would-be buyers, especially with mortgage rates hovering around 6.75% -- more…
Celebrate with us as we celebrate our future leaders
41756042-f3f1-43b1-bc7c-014404890df2 David Sam is the president of the Bermuda College I am very proud to be able to attend my first commencement ceremony at Bermuda College and I hope everyone on the island joins with me to congratulate all the…
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