Mortgage

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.01%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.09%.

America's hottest housing markets shift to affordable communities in the Midwest and South, with Missouri leading at a 20% price growth while coastal cities cool.

Gov. Gavin Newsom bypasses stalled federal disaster aid with a massive mortgage relief expansion as officials clash over California wildfire recovery efforts.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped this week to 6.09%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.11%.

The housing market cooled dramatically as home price growth slowed to just 0.9% in December, the weakest pace since the economy was recovering from the Great Recession.

Mortgage affordability is at a four-year high after rates fell in January, with the White House touting President Donald Trump’s economic policies and maintaining his promise to “unlock" the opportunity of homeownership for American families.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.11%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.10%.

Homebuilders reportedly proposed a "Trump homes" program backed by private investors to build up to 1 million affordable homes for first-time buyers amid affordability challenges.

The American dream gets reimagined as co-buying between friends rises. With median homebuyer age hitting 40, platonic partnerships offer new path.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.09% according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.06%.

The Supreme Court will decide if President Donald Trump can fire Fed governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud. The case could reshape Federal Reserve independence.

New economic data reveals Main Street strength as Americans see higher pay, while retail sales rose 3.3% and home purchases increased amid lower mortgage rates.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.06%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.16%.

William Pulte is "very confident" that the Trump administration will successfully buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds and ban institutions from scooping up single-family homes.

Trump directs $200 billion mortgage bond purchase to lower housing costs, citing Biden's 'broken economy' as he promises to restore affordability.

The housing market faces dual pressure as fewer Americans apply for mortgages while lenders reduce loan programs and increase documentation requirements.

Mortgage rates drop to their lowest point in 2025, offering potential relief for homebuyers in today's competitive housing market across the nation.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.18%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Wednesday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.21%.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.21%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.22%.

NAR identifies 2026's hottest housing markets using job growth, inventory and rate data. Minneapolis, Jacksonville and Raleigh offer prime opportunities.