Irish mortgage limits do slow growth in the short-term, but lead to lower debts that allow for higher consumer spending over the longer-term, write Matija Lozej and Ansgar Rannenberg.

Existing home sales don’t have the same direct impact on the economy overall that the sales of newly constructed houses do.

Historically, this spread has hovered between 150 and 200 basis points. (A basis point is equal to one-hundredth of a percentage point.) 'The average mortgage spread in 2021 was 1.5% and nearly ...

Inflation has come down in 2025 — but the latest figures are still well above the 2 per cent target and rising ...

Mortgage applications dropped 10.0% amid rising interest rates and post-holiday adjustments.   Refinance activity declined 7% ...

How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgages originally appeared on usnews.com. Update 01/29/25: This story was previously published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

The Federal Reserve doesn’t set mortgage rates, but it does affect them. How does the Federal Reserve-mortgage rates connection work? We’re here to break it down.

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. With mortgage rates stuck near 7%, it's not shaping up ...

By knowing what impacts mortgage rates, you'll be better equipped to navigate the complex mortgage rate landscape when you embark on your homebuying journey. Find out what mortgage rate you could ...

The 10-year treasury rate impacts mortgage costs because mortgage-backed securities compete with treasury bonds for investor dollars. Other economic indicators may also have an effect.