Mortgage Rates

Home loan applications retreat as mortgage rates continue to climb

But purchase demand still exceeds year-ago levels.

Mortgage rates jump to 11-month high

Even so, some homebuyers are finding opportunity in increased inventory.

Mortgage applications climb as housing inventory grows

Buyer demand gained momentum despite rates remaining near their highest levels of 2026.

Mortgage rates jump to highest average of 2026

The 30-year, fixed-rate loan stood at 6.55% as of Thursday, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage applications fall as rising rates send more homebuyers to the sidelines

Purchase activity dropped 7%, while refinancing posted modest gains.

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Borrowing costs are still below what they were at this time last year.

Mortgage applications fall despite lowest rates in nearly two months

Fourth of July week saw declines in both purchase and refinance activity, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data.

Mortgage rates drop to seven-week low in quiet economic week

The 30-year, fixed-rate loan averaged 6.43% as of Thursday.

Mortgage demand holds steady as rising inventory gives buyers more options

Borrower applications increased just 0.4% in the week ended Friday, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.