About $875 billion in commercial and multifamily mortgages are scheduled to mature in 2026. Higher borrowing costs could make refinancing difficult for some property owners, with potential consequences for banks, investors, local economies and credit markets.

Mortgage rates remain close to 7% while home prices stay elevated, creating a difficult affordability equation for buyers. Here’s how higher rates affect monthly payments, housing inventory and the true cost of homeownership.

The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July as earlier payroll estimates were revised sharply lower, changing expectations for the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision. Here’s what weaker hiring could mean for interest rates, mortgages and household finances.

The Federal Reserve chose to leave interest rates unchanged this week, but that doesn't necessarily mean borrowing is becoming more affordable.