Mortgage rates cool but still hover near monthslong highs At the same time, borrower demand has waned. 2 hours ago
Mortgage demand slows for third straight week Elevated rates are weighing on buyers and refinancers, according to economists. 1 day ago
Mortgage rate weekly averages reach another 2026 high The 30-year, fixed-rate loan rose to 6.53%, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. May 28, 2026
Mortgage demand sinks as borrowers put off refinancing The average loan size reached a high of $473,600, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports. May 27, 2026
Mortgage rates jump to highest average since August The weekly 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.51% as of Thursday, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. May 21, 2026
Mortgage applications drop to five-week low as rates soar More borrowers reached for adjustable-rate mortgages as fixed-rate loan costs climbed, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. May 20, 2026
Weekly mortgage rate averages hold steady even as inflation pressure builds The weekly, 30-year, fixed-rate loan averaged 6.36%, according to Freddie Mac. May 14, 2026
Mortgage applications rise as homebuyers adapt to higher, volatile rates Demand for purchase loans has grown on a weekly and yearly basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. May 13, 2026
Mortgage rates jump to highest level in nearly a month on war-driven inflation fears US awaits Iran's response to peace proposal, which, if adopted, could affect rates. May 07, 2026
Refinance demand drops to monthslong low as mortgage rates rise Tensions in the Middle East have put upward pressure on borrowing costs, according to economists. May 06, 2026