Iran war upends spring housing
FILE PHOTO: A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, U.S. July 25,…
I earn £100,000 but still struggle
Business owner Graham Robinson earns £100,000 a year and classifies as a higher earner – yet still has…
the mortgage, savings and pension mistakes costing you thousands – The Irish Times
Have you fallen for any pranks yet today? On April Fools’ Day, a little extra vigilance goes a…
US national debt surges past $39 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just…
Why don’t Australian banks offer 30-year fixed-rate home loans? Borrowers would benefit from them
As many mortgage borrowers rework their budgets after the second interest rate hike in as many months, there…
Record property profits see home owner wealth surge despite rising interest rates
Australian home owners now have the protection of a “financial shield” in uncertain times, as property resales achieve…
I earn £85,000 but my shopping addiction is stopping me from buying a house
Amy just can’t stop hitting that ‘buy’ button (Picture: Getty Images) With the average first-time buyer deposit now…
Reserve Bank of Australia made an ‘unforgiveable mistake’ that is hurting Aussie households, Warren Hogan declares
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s “unforgiveable” mistake that is causing pain for households while inflation and interest rates…
Westpac economists see OCR at 4% by end of next year
Westpac economists are forecasting that the Official Cash Rate (OCR) will hit 4% by the end of next…
ATO debt continues to drive record level of calls to small business financial helpline
Debt helplines received an unprecedented level of calls last year from small business owners struggling to pay debts…
Property prices expected to slow as forecast RBA interest rate hike dampens growth
Property prices have continued to rise across the country at the start of 2026, supported by affordable houses.…
Current mortgage rates report for Jan. 12, 2026
The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.138%, according to…