Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. falls
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. falls

LA Times  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased again last week, slipping to its lowest level since late October. Mortgage rates have been mostly rising in recent weeks since sliding to a two-year low of 6.08% in late September after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate from a two-decade high for the first time in more than four years. Still, with home prices near all-time highs and still rising nationally, albeit more slowly, many would-be homebuyers are probably holding out for mortgage rates to ease further in coming months. But there may not be much relief, given that many housing economists predict the average rate on a 30-year mortgage will generally hover around 6.5% next year.

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Average rate on 30-year mortgage snaps 3-week slide and rises to highest level since late November
4 days, 8 hours ago

Average rate on 30-year mortgage snaps 3-week slide and rises to highest level since late November

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose this week to its highest level since late November, reflecting a recent uptick in the bond yields that lenders use as a guide to price home loans. The rate rose to 6.72% from 6.6% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage …

U.S. Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon
5 days, 18 hours ago

U.S. Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon

The Hindu  

Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past few months, which would mean that Americans might enjoy only slight relief from still-high borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. The central bank’s policymakers may signal that they expect to reduce their key rate just two …

Economists’ 2025 housing market forecasts largely call for mortgage rates to stay above 6% next year
1 week, 3 days ago

Economists’ 2025 housing market forecasts largely call for mortgage rates to stay above 6% next year

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Home shoppers hoping for more attractive mortgage rates next year may be disappointed. Most of the eight forecasts call for the average rate on a 30-year mortgage to remain above 6% next year, with some including an upper range as high as 6.8%. “Even by the end of next year it’s hard to see sub 6% mortgage …

Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline
1 week, 4 days ago

Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, welcome relief for prospective homebuyers during what’s typically a less competitive time of the year for the housing market. The rate dropped to 6.6% from 6.69% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is …

Jump in average fixed mortgage rates recorded in December, says Moneyfacts
2 weeks ago

Jump in average fixed mortgage rates recorded in December, says Moneyfacts

The Independent  

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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US falls to 6.69%
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US falls to 6.69%

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased again this week, slipping to its lowest level since late October. Mortgage rates have been mostly rising in recent weeks since sliding to a two-year low of 6.08% in late September after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate from a two-decade high for the first time in …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.81%
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.81%

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week, though it remains near 7% after mostly rising in recent weeks. Despite the low sales activity, inventory has only modestly improved and remains dramatically undersupplied.” Mortgage rates slid to just above 6% in September following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its main interest rate for the …

Mortgage rates: Bad news if you’re looking to buy a house in the next two years
1 month ago

Mortgage rates: Bad news if you’re looking to buy a house in the next two years

CNN  

Washington CNN — Americans looking to purchase a home in the next few years will have a tough pill to swallow. Mortgage rates are now expected to stay stuck above 6% for at least the next two years, according to economists and recent forecasts. Wells Fargo economists project mortgage rates to average 6.3% by the end of next year, according …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to highest level since July
1 month ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to highest level since July

Hindustan Times  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged closer to 7% this week, climbing to its highest level since July. Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to highest level since July The rate rose to 6.84% from 6.78% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. When mortgage rates increase they can add …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to highest level since July
1 month ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises to highest level since July

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged closer to 7% this week, climbing to its highest level since July. When mortgage rates increase they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, reducing homebuyers’ purchasing power at a time when home prices remain near all-time highs, even though U.S. home sales are on …

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%
1 month, 1 week ago

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a six-week climb. The rate slipped to 6.78% from 6.79% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Last week, bond yields surged on expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to lower tax rates, increase tariffs and reduce regulation could ultimately lead to higher U.S. …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for 6th straight week
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for 6th straight week

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the sixth straight week, returning to its highest level since early July. When mortgage rates increase they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, reducing homebuyers’ purchasing power at a time when home prices remain near all-time highs, even though the housing market remains …

Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise as Economic Data Remains Strong
2 months ago

Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise as Economic Data Remains Strong

CNN  

Mortgage rates rose again this week, marking the fourth consecutive weekly increase. The average rate on a standard, 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.54% in the week ending October 24, 2023, the highest level since early August but still below this year's high of 7.22% seen in early May. Expectations of a Fed rate cut caused mortgage rates to drop to …

US economy exceeded expectations for job growth last month, data shows
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US economy exceeded expectations for job growth last month, data shows

Daily Mail  

The US economy far exceeded expectations for job growth last month, according to new data released Friday. The Fed's benchmark interest rate does not directly affect mortgage rates, but home loan costs tend to dip alongside rate cuts. 'Although mortgage rates have relented substantially, they bounced back somewhat this week as investors and the Fed disagree somewhat on the likely …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased for the second week in a row and remains at its lowest level in more than a year, good news for prospective homebuyers facing home prices near all-time highs. “Mortgage rates fell again this week due to expectations of a Fed rate cut,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Rates are …

Fed leader, concerned about jobs downturn, tees up interest rate cuts
4 months ago

Fed leader, concerned about jobs downturn, tees up interest rate cuts

LA Times  

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell now sees inflation as less of a threat and maximizing jobs as even more important. But Powell’s emphasis on doing “everything we can to support a strong labor market” gave some economists reason to think that the Fed could make a half-point move next month. Powell said that the pace of policy actions would …

Considering a mortgage refi? Lower rates are just one factor when refinancing a home loan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Considering a mortgage refi? Lower rates are just one factor when refinancing a home loan

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Mortgage rates haven’t been this attractive in more than a year, good news for homeowners eager to refinance. While mortgage rates have come down, the average rate on a 30-year home loan is still more than double what it was just three years ago. Homeowners with an adjustable-rate mortgage, or ARM, that’s set to adjust to a …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.73%, lowest level since early February
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.73%, lowest level since early February

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell this week to its lowest level since early February, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home prices. After jumping to a 23-year high of 7.79% in October, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage has mostly hovered around 7% this year — more than double what it …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to 6.77%, sliding to lowest level since March
5 months ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to 6.77%, sliding to lowest level since March

Live Mint  

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped this week to a four-month low, a welcome decline in borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers grappling with the challenge of record-high home prices and a dearth of properties on the market. “Mortgage rates are headed in the right direction and the economy remains resilient, two positive incremental signs for …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to 6.77%, sliding to lowest level since March
5 months ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to 6.77%, sliding to lowest level since March

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped this week to a four-month low, a welcome decline in borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers grappling with the challenge of record-high home prices and a dearth of properties on the market. “Mortgage rates are headed in the right direction and the economy remains resilient, two positive incremental signs for …

The US housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The US housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers?

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The housing market shows few signs of busting out of its three-year funk after a disappointing spring season and amid a gloomy outlook for the summer and fall. The weak spring sales are a reflection of the affordability challenges many home shoppers face: the average rate on a 30-year mortgage rate is moored near 7%; the supply …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs for the first time since late May to just under 7%
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs for the first time since late May to just under 7%

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs on a home loan for the first time since late May. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also rose this week, pushing the average rate to 6.25% from 6.16% last week. But mortgage rates could begin …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to 6.86%, lowest level since early April
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to 6.86%, lowest level since early April

Live Mint  

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased again this week, extending a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home prices. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to trend down, hitting the lowest level in almost three months,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “By historical standards, the economy is in good shape, and we expect …

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to 6.86%, lowest level since early April
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased this week to 6.86%, lowest level since early April

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased again this week, extending a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home prices. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to trend down, hitting the lowest level in almost three months,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “By historical standards, the economy is in good shape, and we expect …

Average long-term US mortgage rate falls again, easing to lowest level since early April
6 months ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate falls again, easing to lowest level since early April

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Home loan borrowing costs eased again this week as the average rate on a 30-year mortgage declined to its lowest level since early April. “Mortgage rates fell for the third straight week following signs of cooling inflation and market expectations of a future Fed rate cut,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Federal Reserve officials said …

Long-term mortgage rates retreat for second straight week, US average at 7.02%
7 months, 1 week ago

Long-term mortgage rates retreat for second straight week, US average at 7.02%

Associated Press  

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell for the second straight week, giving some relief to home shoppers already facing sky-high prices and a shortage of supply. The average 30-year rate fell to 7.02% from 7.09% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, including how the bond market …

Average long-term US mortgage rate snaps five-week string of increases, but remains above 7%
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate snaps five-week string of increases, but remains above 7%

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell for the first time in four weeks, a slight relief for home shoppers already facing the challenges of rising housing prices and a shortage of homes for sale. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, including how the bond market reacts to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy and …

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs above 7%
8 months ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs above 7%

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Prospective homebuyers are facing higher costs to finance a home with the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate moving above 7% this week to its highest level in nearly five months. “Last week, purchase applications rose modestly, but it remains unclear how many homebuyers can withstand increasing rates in the future.” AP AUDIO: Average long-term US mortgage rate …

Average long-term US mortgage rate edges closer to 7%, rising to highest level since early March
8 months, 1 week ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate edges closer to 7%, rising to highest level since early March

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose to its highest level in five weeks, a setback for prospective homebuyers during what's traditionally the busiest time of the year for home sales. How the bond market reacts to the Fed’s interest rate policy, the moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, as well as other factors can influence mortgage …

Average long-term US mortgage rate edges closer to 7%, rising to highest level since early March
8 months, 1 week ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate edges closer to 7%, rising to highest level since early March

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose to its highest level in five weeks, a setback for prospective homebuyers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for home sales. How the bond market reacts to the Fed’s interest rate policy, the moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, as well as other factors can influence mortgage …

Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly this week, welcome news for home shoppers facing rising prices and a stubbornly low inventory of properties on the market this spring homebuying season. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage slipped to 6.79% from 6.87% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. “Mortgage rates moved slightly lower …

Average long-term US mortgage rate declines to levels last seen in early February
9 months, 1 week ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate declines to levels last seen in early February

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Home loan borrowing costs fell for the second week in a row, pulling the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate to its lowest level since early February — good news for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets underway. “Despite the recent dip, mortgage rates remain high as the market contends with the pressure of sticky …

Mortgage rates tumble for the second week in a row
9 months, 1 week ago

Mortgage rates tumble for the second week in a row

CNN  

Washington, DC CNN — Mortgage rates dropped for the second week in a row, falling nearly a quarter of a percentage point over the past two weeks in the face of stronger-than-expected employment and inflation data. “Despite the recent dip, mortgage rates remain high as the market contends with the pressure of sticky inflation,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief …

Average long-term US mortgage rose again this week to highest level since mid December
10 months ago

Average long-term US mortgage rose again this week to highest level since mid December

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week for the third time in as many weeks, driving up home loan borrowing costs in just as the spring homebuying season ramps up. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.90% from 6.77% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. “Strong incoming economic and inflation …

Average long-term US mortgage rate rose to highest level in 10 weeks
10 months, 1 week ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate rose to highest level in 10 weeks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to its highest level in 10 weeks, a setback for prospective homebuyers ahead of the spring homebuying season. AP AUDIO: Average long-term US mortgage rate rose this week to 6.77%, highest level in 10 weeks. The cost of financing a home has come down from its most recent …

Home sales post biggest decline in four months thanks to high mortgage rates - but experts insist you can STILL haggle a good deal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Home sales post biggest decline in four months thanks to high mortgage rates - but experts insist you can STILL haggle a good deal

Daily Mail  

Touring activity of homes is on the rise, up 16 percent since January 1 Mortgage rates are down from records highs but borrowing is still expensive Home sales in January were down 8 percent compared to last year as high mortgage rates and harsh winter weather may have discouraged Americans from buying. This week, 30-year fixed mortgage rates were 6.64 …

Home prices jumped by the most in almost a year in November, this closely watched barometer says
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Home prices jumped by the most in almost a year in November, this closely watched barometer says

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A closely watched housing market barometer shows U.S. home prices in November posted their biggest annual gain in more than a year. A tight supply of homes for sale nationally has kept upward pressure on home prices despite a severe housing market slump deepened by a sharp runup in mortgage rates last fall. “That suggests pivoting of …

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.69%, highest level in six weeks
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to 6.69%, highest level in six weeks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to a six-week high this week, pushing up borrowing costs for homebuyers already facing the challenges of rising housing prices and a shortage of homes for sale. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.69% from 6.6% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Home loan borrowing …

2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrated buyers
11 months ago

2023 was slowest year for US home sales in nearly 30 years as high mortgage rates frustrated buyers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes sank in 2023 to a nearly 30-year low, as sharply higher mortgage rates, rising prices and a persistently low level of homes on the market combined to push homeownership out of reach for many Americans. Last year’s home sales slump echoes the nearly 18% annual decline in 2022, when mortgage rates …

Boost for homebuyers: Average long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.6%, lowest level since May
11 months ago

Boost for homebuyers: Average long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.6%, lowest level since May

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since May, welcome news for prospective homebuyers facing rising home prices and intense competition for relatively few properties on the market. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped to 6.6% from 6.66% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The decline, which …

Down again: Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.67%, lowest level since June
1 year ago

Down again: Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.67%, lowest level since June

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Home loan financing costs eased again this week, pulling the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate down to a six-month low. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropped to 6.67% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Mortgage rates have been easing since late October, when the average rate on a 30-year home loan …

The average long-term US mortgage rate dips below 7% to its lowest level since early August
1 year ago

The average long-term US mortgage rate dips below 7% to its lowest level since early August

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped below 7% to its lowest level since early August, another boost for prospective homebuyers who have largely been held back by sharply higher borrowing costs and heightened competition for relatively few homes for sale. The yield, which in mid October surged to its highest level since 2007, has been falling …

The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.22%, sliding to lowest level since late September
1 year ago

The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.22%, sliding to lowest level since late September

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the fifth week in a row, more good news for prospective homebuyers grappling with an increasingly unaffordable housing market. The latest decline brought the average rate on a 30-year mortgage down to 7.22% from 7.29% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. “The current trajectory of rates is …

The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.44% in third-straight weekly drop
1 year, 1 month ago

The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.44% in third-straight weekly drop

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell for the third week in a row, welcome news for house hunters facing a market held back by persistently high prices and a near-historic low number of homes for sale. The latest decline brought the average rate on a 30-year mortgage down to 7.44% from 7.5% last …

The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.5% in second-straight weekly drop
1 year, 1 month ago

The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.5% in second-straight weekly drop

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell for the second week in a row, positive news for prospective homebuyers after rates touched a 22-year high just last month. The latest decline brought the average rate on a 30-year mortgage down to 7.5% from 7.76% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The average …

The average long-term US mortgage rate rises for 7th straight week, 30-year loan reaches 7.79%
1 year, 1 month ago

The average long-term US mortgage rate rises for 7th straight week, 30-year loan reaches 7.79%

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose for the seventh straight week, creating an increasingly high bar to home ownership for Americans. “Purchase activity has slowed to a virtual standstill, affordability remains a significant hurdle for many and the only way to address it is lower rates and greater inventory,” said Freddie Mac chief …

The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.63%, holding at highest level since 2000
1 year, 2 months ago

The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.63%, holding at highest level since 2000

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The cost of financing a home surged again this week with the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate at its highest level since December 2000. The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.63% from 7.57% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The weekly average rate on a 30-year mortgage has remained above …

The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%, its highest level since December 2000
1 year, 2 months ago

The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%, its highest level since December 2000

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The cost of financing a home surged again this week as the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to its highest level since December 2000, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers. The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.49% from 7.31% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. The …

Mortgage rates going down spells relief for homeowners and buyers – what it means for you
1 year, 3 months ago

Mortgage rates going down spells relief for homeowners and buyers – what it means for you

The Independent  

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