Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates jump after Federal Reserve signals new policy approach

Homebuyers are "getting used to the new normal" of higher borrowing costs, according to economist Lawrence Yun.

Housing market outlook improves as mortgage rates decline, Freddie Mac says

Lower borrowing costs are boosting purchase and refinance demand among homebuyers and owners.

Mortgage rates are dropping. Whether they continue to do so could depend on upcoming economic data.

The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage decreased compared to a week earlier, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac.

Borrowing costs dip but larger declines unlikely

Consumers hoping for historically low mortgage rates to return should get used to the new normal, analyst says

Mortgage rates tick up but increased supply opens door for some buyers

Additional inventory is making entering the housing market easier for first timers, even as borrowing costs increase, according to economists.

Interest rate cuts, election outcome not leading to marked drop in mortgage rates

Borrowing costs are driven more by economic data, according to economists.

Borrowing costs rise again, hurting demand for homes

Mortgage rates increased for a sixth week in a row, according to Freddie Mac.

Election anxieties push up mortgage rates

The 30-year fixed rate is at its highest average since August.

Homebuyers are pulling back from housing market again

Mortgage rate averages clocked their fastest weekly growth in six months.

Mortgage rates break six-week streak of declines, but economists remain optimistic

Homebuying activity and refinancing demand are still up compared to a year earlier.