Mortgage demand sinks nearly 11% as rates hit monthslong highs Geopolitical tensions are stoking inflation fears, sending borrowers back to the sidelines. Mar 18, 2026
Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as inflation fears persist Homes.com Chief Economist Brad Case says rising oil and gas prices tied to geopolitical tensions may keep costs elevated. Mar 12, 2026
Mortgage applications climb as buyers capitalize on rate dip Weekly applications to purchase homes were up 9.3% as of March 6, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mar 11, 2026
Mortgage rate averages hold steady, but daily measures tell different story The 30-year, fixed-rate loan averaged 6% as of Thursday, according to Freddie Mac. Mar 05, 2026
Refinance demand jumps after mortgage rates slip below 6% Borrowing costs fell to yearslong lows last week but have since risen on inflation fears. Mar 04, 2026
Mortgage rate averages break 6% for first time in more than three years The 30-year, fixed-rate averaged 5.98%, according to Freddie Mac. Feb 26, 2026
Falling mortgage rates don't stop borrowers from choosing ARMs The 30-year, fixed-rate was at 5.99% on Monday and Tuesday, according to Mortgage News Daily. Feb 25, 2026
Daily mortgage rates dip to 5.99% Borrowing costs haven't fallen below 6% since 2022, according to Mortgage News Daily. Feb 23, 2026
Mortgage rates hit their lowest average since September 2022 The 30-year, fixed-rate averaged 6.01% as of Thursday, according to Freddie Mac. Feb 19, 2026
Lower mortgage rates draw borrowers back to market Loan applications rose 2.8% in the week ended Friday, marking the first increase in weeks, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Feb 18, 2026