World of Warcraft Subscription Numbers Are Higher Now Than at Expansion Launch in a Franchise First

It’s easy to roll your eyes and say that MMORPGs are dead if you, ya know, don’t play MMORPGs. But 20-year-old World of Warcraft still seems to have plenty of spring in its step, according to Warcraft general manager John Hight. Its latest expansion, Dragonflight, has more subscribers now than it did at launch, and… Continue reading World of Warcraft Subscription Numbers Are Higher Now Than at Expansion Launch in a Franchise First

Homeowners Face Higher Refi Rates: Mortgage Refinance Rates on March 25, 2024

Current refinance interest rates Refinance rates are still high, but your personal interest rate will depend on your credit history, financial profile and application. Average refinance rates reported by lenders across the US as of March 25, 2024. We track refinance rate trends using information from Bankrate. Mortgage refinance rates change every day. Experts recommend… Continue reading Homeowners Face Higher Refi Rates: Mortgage Refinance Rates on March 25, 2024

Mortgage Refinance Rates for Aug. 25, 2023: A Key Rate Moves Higher

The average rate nationwide for a 15-year fixed refinance tailed off this week, while 30-year fixed-rate refinances saw an increase. The average rate on 10-year fixed refinances slumped. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to… Continue reading Mortgage Refinance Rates for Aug. 25, 2023: A Key Rate Moves Higher

Mortgage Rates Climb Higher on Aug. 22, 2023: What Does That Mean for You?

Over the past week, a few key mortgage rates increased. The average interest rates for 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed mortgages both grew. We also saw an increase in the average rate of 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages. As inflation surged in 2022, so too did mortgage rates. To rein in price growth, the Federal Reserve began… Continue reading Mortgage Rates Climb Higher on Aug. 22, 2023: What Does That Mean for You?

Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 22, 2023: Rates Move Higher

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their average rates increase this week. The average rate on 10-year fixed refinance decreased. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. While the Fed… Continue reading Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 22, 2023: Rates Move Higher

Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 18, 2023: Rates Tick Higher

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their average rates go higher this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also moved up. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation.… Continue reading Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 18, 2023: Rates Tick Higher

Mortgage Refinance Rates for Aug. 17, 2023: Rates Tick Higher

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their average rates increase this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also made gains. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. While… Continue reading Mortgage Refinance Rates for Aug. 17, 2023: Rates Tick Higher

Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 16, 2023: Rates Move Higher

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their mean rates climb this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also inched up. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. While… Continue reading Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 16, 2023: Rates Move Higher

Refinance Rates for Aug. 15, 2023: Rates Trend Higher

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their average rates rise this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances declined. At the start of the pandemic, refinance rates hit a historic low. But in early 2022, the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in an effort to curb high inflation. While the Fed… Continue reading Refinance Rates for Aug. 15, 2023: Rates Trend Higher

Here Are Mortgage Rates for Aug. 8, 2023: Rates Trend Higher

Some closely followed mortgage rates crept higher over the last seven days. The average 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed mortgage rates both increased. At the same time, average rates for 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages also were raised. As inflation surged in 2022, so too did mortgage rates. To rein in price growth, the Federal Reserve began… Continue reading Here Are Mortgage Rates for Aug. 8, 2023: Rates Trend Higher