How Molly Shannon became LendingTree's new spokeswoman—plus a Q&A with the former 'SNL' star

As inflation seeps further into the everyday expenses of Americans, research from LendingTree found that 83% have noticed pressure on their budgets, leading to a higher demand for financing to make ends meet. The same survey reported that rising mortgage interest rates have caused mortgages to rise, on average, $250 per month this year, which equates to more than $100,000 in a loan’s lifetime.