Mortgage Rates

Borrower activity in mortgage market sinks to lowest level since May

Rates are still too high for refinance, purchase activity, economist says.

Mortgage rates are stuck, but next week could bring change, economists say

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage average had decreased just 0.01 of a percentage point as of Thursday, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates move higher for second consecutive week

Economists say the seesawing rate environment is likely to continue.

Mortgage rate averages inch higher, ending five weeks of declines

Stronger-than-expected data about the labor market pushed the 30-year, fixed rate up, Freddie Mac's chief economist said.

Rate of most-used mortgage falls in largest weekly drop since March

Decline in the average 30-year, fixed interest home loans is 'really good signal for the market,' analyst says.

Mortgage rates edge downward but the bigger picture is more complicated

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has fluctuated in a narrow range for 11 weeks now, according to data from Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates drop slightly, but not enough to signal a trend

The Federal Reserve is keeping a key interest rate unchanged for now.

Mortgage rates won't budge — squeezing the housing market

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage barely changed in the week ended June 12, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates are keeping buyers out of the market, but economists say demand is building

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage average has decreased to 6.85%, according to Freddie Mac.

Borrowing costs move higher as spring home selling season takes another hit

Mortgage rates for both 15- and 30-year loans inch up again.