Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates jump as investors react to tariffs

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose but stayed below 7%, according to Freddie Mac.

• Moira Ritter
• Apr 17, 2025

More borrowers opt for riskier mortgages as economic uncertainty roils markets

Homebuyers are choosing adjustable-rate mortgages to secure lower interest rates, data shows.

• Moira Ritter
• Apr 16, 2025

Lower mortgage rates boost spring home sales

The number of applications to finance purchases increased as buyers jumped into market.

• Paul Owers
• Apr 10, 2025

Mortgage applications surge — driven by refinances — as rates stay tame

Industry insiders warn that tariff uncertainties could push borrowing costs higher.

• Moira Ritter
• Apr 09, 2025

Here's reason to be upbeat about mortgages this year

Freddie Mac predicts rates in the low 6% range to end 2025.

• Paul Owers
• Apr 03, 2025

Mortgage rates are stable — and it's drawing buyers back to the market

Borrowers' applications to purchase a home increased for the fifth consecutive week, data showed.

• Moira Ritter
• Mar 27, 2025

Mortgage rates hover around months-long lows in boost for buyers, sellers

The average 30-year, fixed rate has trended downward as the economy has softened.

• Moira Ritter
• Mar 20, 2025

Mortgage rates barely break recent streak of declines

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage increased slightly to 6.65%, according to Freddie Mac.

• Moira Ritter
• Mar 13, 2025

Mortgage rate average sees biggest drop since September. Here's what that means for you.

The 30-year, fixed rate is at 6.63%, according to Freddie Mac.

• Moira Ritter
• Mar 06, 2025