Concerns about US tax bill, credit rating give mortgage rates nudge upward The 30-year rate hit 6.86% in a second straight weekly increase. May 22, 2025
Mortgage rates aren't budging, but something else is drawing buyers The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of Thursday, according to Freddie Mac. May 15, 2025
Has the mortgage rate roller coaster come to a halt? Yes, for now. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage average was unchanged this week, according to Freddie Mac. May 08, 2025
Mortgage rates fall again. Will the trend hold? Economists say borrowers could still be hesitant to get in on the market. May 01, 2025
Mortgage rates inch down, but uncertainty still clouds homebuyer confidence Economists say high borrowing costs are deterring buyers. Apr 24, 2025
Borrowers shy away from refinancing as mortgage rates climb Mortgage applications decreased nearly 13% compared to a week earlier, data showed. Apr 23, 2025
Mortgage rates jump as investors react to tariffs The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose but stayed below 7%, according to Freddie Mac. Apr 17, 2025
More borrowers opt for riskier mortgages as economic uncertainty roils markets Homebuyers are choosing adjustable-rate mortgages to secure lower interest rates, data shows. Apr 16, 2025
Lower mortgage rates boost spring home sales The number of applications to finance purchases increased as buyers jumped into market. Apr 10, 2025
Mortgage applications surge — driven by refinances — as rates stay tame Industry insiders warn that tariff uncertainties could push borrowing costs higher. Apr 09, 2025