The average U.S. long-term mortgage rate has recently climbed to 6.22%, marking a notable reversal after a four-week period of steady declines. This uptick, which also saw 15-year fixed-rate mortgages rise, suggests a new phase for the housing market, potentially impacting both prospective homebuyers and those considering refinancing.
Rocket Companies delivered a positive Q3, with the market responding favorably to its year-over-year sales growth and non-GAAP profit outperformance versus analyst consensus. Management attributed the results to market share gains in both purchase and refinance segments, as well as the effective integration of Redfin and Mr. Cooper. CEO Varun Krishna highlighted that the company’s AI initiatives enabled faster lead conversion and improved pipeline management, stating, “Our platform enables our team to shift into overdrive and capture market opportunities on a dime.”
In a stark warning echoing through the financial markets, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared this week that the American housing sector is already mired in a recession, directly attributing the downturn to the Federal Reserve's "tight policies." Speaking on CNN, Secretary Bessent called for an accelerated pace of
Washington D.C. – November 3, 2025 – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has issued a stark warning, declaring that the American housing market is currently in a "housing recession," a downturn he directly attributes to the Federal Reserve's restrictive monetary policies. Speaking on CNN's "State of the Union" this past
October 31, 2025 – The United States housing market received a significant boost today as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) dipped to 6.17%. This unexpected decline, marking the lowest rate in over a year, has sent ripples of optimism through prospective homebuyers and real estate professionals alike, hinting at a
Fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales rose 21.3% year on year to $1.61 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s outlook exceeded expectations with revenue guided to $2.2 billion at the midpoint, or 4.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.07 per share was 46.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Fintech mortgage provider Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales rose 21.3% year on year to $1.61 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s outlook exceeded expectations with revenue guided to $2.2 billion at the midpoint, or 4.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.07 per share was 46.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
October 29, 2025 – Despite a series of recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, the housing market finds itself in a peculiar holding pattern, with mortgage rates showing little sign of significant downward movement. Financial experts and economists largely agree that the Fed's easing actions, including the latest quarter-point
Rocket Companies shares are trading lower Wednesday afternoon, caught in a broader market sell-off fueled by comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
As the calendar turns to late October 2025, the financial markets are abuzz with anticipation: the Federal Reserve's multi-year journey of quantitative tightening (QT) appears to be nearing its conclusion. This pivotal shift in monetary policy, expected as early as the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on October
As the closing bell rings on October 27, 2025, the Financials sector within the S&P 500 (SPX) finds itself in a precarious yet potentially pivotal position. While today's specific performance data remains to be fully dissected, the sector's inherent sensitivity to broader macroeconomic forces suggests a day of underlying
The U.S. housing market is holding its breath as mortgage rates hover near a significant three-year low, a compelling backdrop to the highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision slated for this week. This sustained period of lower borrowing costs presents a dual-edged sword: a potential boon for prospective
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