Learn what compound interest is, how it’s calculated—from annual rates to continuous compounding—and why it’s powerful for savings (and dangerous for debt).

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance climbed to 6.5% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.47% ...

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Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.46%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the ...

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A $40,000 home equity loan could be an affordable way to borrow now that the Federal Reserve is cutting rates again.

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Buying a home is exciting, but the numbers can feel overwhelming. In 2025, interest rates, benchmark resets, and fees can ...

The Federal Reserve just issued its first interest rate cut since 2024. Here's what it could mean for mortgages.

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