Mortgage rates

Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels in nearly 4 years

Mortgage rates fell sharply this week as tensions between the US and Iran raised the prospect of military conflict. Inflation…

4 weeks ago

Lowest in years, and less than 6%

Mortgage rates are poised to move lower, as the 10-year Treasury has fallen nearly 2% over the past week. Stock…

4 weeks ago

Resistance to volatility when moving down

Industry observers have been surprised by the long period without volatility in mortgage rates. According to Zillow, the average is…

4 weeks ago

Low rates and new home discounts entice buyers

Mortgage rates fell slightly lower for the week. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate fell two basis…

1 month ago

Mortgage rates fall to 3-year lows

Mortgage rates edged lower this week, weathering volatility in bond markets. While bond yields fell earlier in the week, Wednesday's…

1 month ago

On housing, Trump’s problem isn’t willpower. It’s time.

President Donald Trump is eager to show voters that he's making housing more affordable. But even some allies admit that…

1 month ago

Rates remain below 6%, for now

Mortgage rates remain below 6%, an important marker for many borrowers. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is…

1 month ago

Mortgage rates remain steady as they resist higher Treasury yields

Mortgage rates remained steady this week, with only slight increases. The 10-year Treasury, a pricing benchmark for 30-year fixed mortgage…

1 month ago

Annual rates are down 61 basis points

Mortgage rates haven't moved much today, which means they're still relatively low. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate…

1 month ago

Will rates stay below 6%?

Most mortgage rates are up today, but it's not all bad news. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate…

1 month ago