U.S. Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up

Consumer sentiment edged higher in January but remains well below last year, as inflation, prices and labor market concerns continue to weigh on confidence.

Mortgage Rates Modestly Higher on Thursday. Friday's Risks Are Bigger

Mortgage rates were just a hair higher for the average lender on Thursday. The underlying bond market lost some ground following a stronger weekly Jobless Claims report and in sympathy with global bond market weakness overnight.  Because rates are based on bonds, when bonds are weaker, rates mo

Mortgage Rates Tick Up, Hold Near 2025 Low

Rates on 30-year mortgages rose to 6.16%, up from 6.15% last week, while 15-year rates rose to 5.46% from 5.44%.

Florida Cities Lead 2025 U.S. Migration Rankings

Florida dominated the U-Haul Growth Index, with eight cities in the top 10 and Ocala ranked No. 1 again. The state also placed second nationally for inbound moves.