Mortgage rates continue to move lower, prior to an expected Fed rate cut tomorrow. According to Zillow, the current 30-year mortgage rate is 6.16%, down 12 basis points since Friday. The 15-year fixed interest rate fell three basis points to 5.46%. Dig deeper: The best mortgage lenders right now Today's mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to our latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.16% 20-year fixed: 5.68% 15-year fixed: 5.46% 5/1 ARM: 6.65% 7/1 ARM: 6.58% 30-year VA: 5 ...

Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you're looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer better returns, and they may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card access. This makes these accounts ideal for holding long-term savings that you want to grow over time, but can still access when needed for certain purchases or bills. Find out which banks have the best MMA rat ...

Mortgage rates haven't moved higher in eight weeks, and this week they took a dive. The average 30-year fixed rate is down 15 basis points this week, and buyers are noticing. Freddie Mac reports that purchase loan applications are seeing the highest year-over-year growth in more than four years. This could leave potential home buyers wondering, “Is this a good time to buy a house?” In this article: Are mortgage rates dropping? As of Sept. 11, Freddie Mac reported that rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortg ...

Knowing how the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions impact your interest earnings over time is key to making an informed decision about where to put your money. And with a rate cut on the horizon, the best option may be a certificate of deposit (CD). CDs can be a smart way to guarantee steady returns, especially if interest rates are expected to fall in the near future. Here's why you may want to consider opening a CD before the Fed's next meeting. How the federal funds rate impacts CD rates The ...