Mortgage, interest rates

Mortgage rates are at the highest level in nearly 8 months. So why are some people refinancing?
The 30-year mortgage rate has inched up to the highest level since early last summer. Refinances are unexpectedly going up.
Mortgage rates climb above 7% to highest level since May
Mortgage rates topped 7% this week, a key psychological threshold, in a sign of the US housing market’s unrelenting affordability challenges.
Mortgage rates climb above 7%; what does that mean for housing market?
Higher interest rates add to problems with affordability that have hammered the housing market for the last two years. Prices have continued to climb despite slower sales volume, posting 17
Mortgage rates rise past a key mark, signaling bad news for home buyers
The 30-year mortgage rate inched up for the fifth week in a row, Freddie Mac says, making it more expensive to take on a mortgage.
Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 7% after 5th straight increase, now highest level since May
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticked up this week to slightly above 7%, the highest level in eight months.
Mortgage rates rise above 7% for first time since May
Mortgage rates rose again for the sixth straight week, with the average 30-year fixed-rate note topping 7% for the first time since May as the housing market continues to struggle.
Mortgage rates top 7%, hitting seven-month high. But relief may be in sight
Mortgage rates rose this week to the highest level since May 2024 during a volatile period for the bonds that closely track them. The average 30-year mortgage rate jumped to 7.04% through Wednesday, up from 6.
Will Mortgage Rates and Home Prices Finally Fall This Year? Some People Think Yes
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Mortgage applications for new homes are 9% higher than a year ago
MBA builder application survey data for December highlighted 9% year-over-year growth in loan applications for new homes.
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WaFd is the latest bank to exit mortgage lending
Commoditization of mortgages, plus technology that eases the refinance process and the regulatory environment, all ...
How bankruptcy affects your mortgage
Bankruptcy proceedings can give you some much-needed breathing room, but they also come with serious financial ramifications ...
Can You Get a Mortgage In Retirement? And Should You?
With interest rates still stubbornly high and home prices elevated, here’s how a retiree living on a fixed income can land a ...
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Current Second Home Mortgage Rates
current second home mortgage rates can significantly impact your finances. These rates are typically higher than primary residences due to the additional risk posed by second home ownership.
Reverse Mortgage, Home Equity Loan or Refinance? The Pros and Cons of Each
Home equity is a valuable financial resource. By definition, it's the difference between your home's value and how much you ...
Mortgage Rates Today: January 17, 2025—Rates Remain Fairly Steady
The current mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell by 0.02 percentage point in the last week to 7.35%, according to ...