Trump says he will ‘demand’ that interest rates come down, but it won’t be that simple
President Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep.
Wintrust Financial Corporation: 2025 Already Presents Some Headwinds
Wintrust Financial stock price has surged from $93.42 to over $133, but we caution on growth slowdown and limited upside for 2025. Read more on WTFC stock here.
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Real estate executives highlight 2025 report insights, issues
A recent real estate report surveyed participants who were optimistic that federal funds rate cuts would lead to a decline in long-term mortgage rates, but there’s been a divergence ...
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Housing affordability declined in Wisconsin over 2024
The Wisconsin Realtors Association released their final real estate report for 2024, and it remains a tough market for home buyers across the state.
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Housing affordability improved in half of the largest US markets last year; see the list
Zillow predicted a more active market with additional inventory for 2025, giving buyers more room to negotiate. However, homebuyers should expect some turbulence with fluctuating mortgage rates, even ...
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Home buyers in Rockford caught amid high interest, low inventory
High interest rates and a lack of inventory are making it difficult for buyers to find a home in Rockford. Connor Brown, the CEO of Northwest Alliance of Realtors, said ...
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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.96%, Freddie Mac says, ending a five-week climb
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.96%, Freddie Mac says, ending a five-week climb. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be ...
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Mortgage rates dip for the first time in 6 weeks
The 30-year fixed rate averaged just under 7% this week, according to Freddie Mac, but some economists are already revising their 2025 forecasts upward.
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Weekly Mortgage Rates Drop as Home Sales Stall
Our opinions are our own. Here is a list of our partners. Mortgage rates dipped below 7% this week as the housing market continued to snuggle into its winter hibernation. The average rate on the ...
Average rate on 30-year mortgage slips below 7% after climbing five weeks in a row
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five weeks in a row.
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Mortgage rates declined this week, falling below 7%
After rising for several weeks, mortgage rates have dipped slightly this week. Freddie Mac reports its Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fix ...
Mortgage rates finally fall after 6-week climb
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped below 7% after climbing for six consecutive weeks as the housing market sees little relief amid an affordability crisis.