Mortgage rates bump up as Fed holds grip on economic policy: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased to 6.79% for the week ending June 1, according to Freddie Mac. Meanwhile, the Fed said it’s weighing in on the possibility of another interest rate hike.
Mortgage rates jump to highest level since November
Mortgage rates have ticked higher along with the 10-year Treasury yield, which lenders use as a guide to pricing loans. The current rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.79%.
Today's mortgage rates fall, pulling 15-year terms down to 5.625% | June 1, 2023
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Today's best mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6% | May 31, 2023
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Debt ceiling default would batter housing market: Zillow
If the government fails to raise the debt ceiling, a default on its obligations could trigger a major drop in home sales, an increase in mortgage rates and a recession, according to a forecast by Zillow.
Homebuyers are finding better deals in these cities, survey says
Roughly 25% of home searchers looked to relocate to a new metro in the first quarter, according to a Redfin survey. But they may start seeing an uptick in inventory as sellers enter the housing market.
Today's best mortgage rate? 10- and 15-year terms hold steady as lowest | May 30, 2023
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Today’s mortgage rates are mixed, but 10- and 15-year terms stay low | May 26, 2023
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House GOP attempts to undo Biden’s “socialist" mortgage rule
House Republicans are attempting to undo President Biden’s controversial mortgage rule that took effect earlier this month.
Mortgage rates spike over economic uncertainty
New data shows that mortgage rates climbed to the highest level since mid-March as debt default concerns linger. The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.57% this week.
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 15-year terms remain lowest option | May 25, 2023
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Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms stay below 6% | May 24, 2023
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High rates, low inventory keep home buyers sidelined
The housing market took a hit in the past week as higher interest rates and low supply sent demand for mortgages down 4.6% from the previous week's levels.
Home value appreciation adds more than $120,000 in wealth for middle-class Americans
Home value appreciation has helped homeowners from all income levels gain at least $98,000 in wealth since 2012, a study by NAR found. Here’s what you need to know.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms stay below 6% | May 23, 2023
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Home prices rise in February after 7-month decline: Case-Shiller
Home prices across the U.S. increased by 2.0% annually in February, down from the 3.8% annual increase in January, Case-Shiller's National Home Price NSA Index showed.
Today's mortgage rates are rising, but 15-year terms remain below 6% | May 22, 2023
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Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms remain lowest available rate | May 19, 2023
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Mortgage rates rise amid interest rate environment uncertainty: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.39% for the week ending May 18, 2023, according to Freddie Mac’s latest data. Still, some experts have said they believe mortgage rates may come down if the Fed loosens up monetary policy.
Mortgage rates rise after falling for 2 weeks
Mortgage rates reversed course this week and began to climb as multiple cross currents continue to affect the supply of houses and demand for mortgages.