Is a deeper bond crash ahead? From Washington to Tokyo, governments are paying the highest borrowing costs in decades as global bond yields surge — why are investors dumping bonds?Global Bond Yields Spike to Multi-Decade Highs as Iran War Fuels Inflation Crisis: From Washington to Tokyo, governments are now paying the...
18 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Mortgage rates today jump sharply: Is the hidden Treasury yield surge making 2026 home refinancing painfully expensive for Americans?Mortgage rate today climbs as Treasury yields jump and refinance pressure returns across the US housing market. The average 30-year fixed r...
14 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Lending money to friends or relatives? Why guaranteeing loans and personal lending can put your finances, credit score, and goals at riskWhen a friend or a relative asks you for a personal loan, always seek time. There is no need to feel pressurised to respond immediately. So...
11 May, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
U.S. Treasury to borrow $2 trillion in 2026 as national debt nears $39 trillion — is America quietly entering a dangerous fiscal crisis beyond Washington’s control?U.S. Treasury is set to borrow over $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a federal deficit exceeding 6% of GDP. The Office of Management and Bu...
08 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
US mortgage rates rise to 6.37% as Iran war fears and inflation pressure shake housing marketU.S. mortgage rates are moving higher again as global tensions and inflation worries affect the housing market. Home buyers are facing high...
08 May, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Pay full Bengaluru property tax by May 31, 2026 and get 5% rebate as due date gets extendedBengaluru property owners can now avail a 5% rebate on property tax by paying in full by May 31, 2026, as the deadline has been extended. A...
02 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Are mortgage interest rates and FHA loan rates finally dropping or staying high? Mortgage rates in the USA hit 6.1% on April 23, 2026— what homebuyers need to know nowMortgage and refinance interest rates today, April 23, 2026, hold steady near 6.10% for 30-year fixed loans. Mortgage interest rates are ea...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
US Mortgage applications rise 1.8% — first increase in 5 weeks as rates drop, refinance demand surges while homebuyers stay cautiousUS mortgage applications saw a small rise after several weeks of decline. This happened because loan interest rates became lower, helping m...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Is Mariah Carey laden with debt? Rumors swirl as she plans to sell one of her prized property in New YorkMariah Carey has listed her luxury Tribeca penthouse in New York for $27 million. Reports say the property has loans linked to it, which sp...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Will dream run for home loan borrowers end soon despite RBI maintaining status quo on repo rate?The Reserve Bank of India has kept the repo rate steady at 5.25%. Home loan borrowers may see temporary relief. However, rising inflation, ...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Waiting for 3% mortgage rates? Here’s the reality check buyers need nowMortgage rates were once below 3%, but now they are much higher. Many buyers are waiting for rates to fall again. Experts say low rates lik...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Mortgage rate today: Are current refinance rates March 2026 worth locking in now as average 30-year fixed refi rate sits at 6.60%?Mortgage rate today: Current mortgage refinance rates for March 2026 are shaping homeowner decisions nationwide. The average 30-year fixed ...
27 Mar, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Home loan switch: How refinancing after RBI rate cuts can save you lakhsThe full benefit of RBI’s 125 basis points rate cut last year is yet to flow evenly to non-bank borrowers or those with older benchmark-lin...
02 Feb, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
National Housing Bank tightens refinancing rules to check 'misuse' of home loansThe National Housing Bank (NHB) has tightened norms for refinancing home loans, stipulating that refinance will only be provided for proper...
24 Jun, 2025, 12.57 AM IST
Mortgage business fall by more than 40% owing to surge in interest ratesThe rise in interest rates is hurting the mortgage market, as a few precious homeowners can now take advantage of a refinance while more pr...
06 Apr, 2022, 08.53 PM IST
How to refinance your home loanHere’s how to go about refinancing or transferring your home loan to help you get better interest rates and more convenient terms of repaym...
07 May, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
- Q&A: Tax
A non-resident can claim the indexation benefit while computing the amount of capital gain on the sale of a house.
17 Jul, 2012, 01.38 AM IST