Finance & Mortgage

Bernanke to Not Stand for Third Term at Fed

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has told close friends he probably will not stand for a third term at the central bank even if President Barack Obama wins the Nov. 6 election

30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop to Nearly Record Low

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the U.S. fell to its record low in early October. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the U.

Housing Starts Jump to Four-Year High in September

U.S. homes jumped up in September, to its fastest pace in more than four years. U. S. homes jumped up in September to its fastest pace in more than four years.