Economy News Mortgage Rates Inch Up To Highest Level Since Early May, Even As U S Economy Slows

The Fed may cut interest rates next week. Here's what happened to mortgage rates the last two times it did that

With another Fed rate cut looming, it helps to know the recent history behind rate cuts and mortgage rate reactions. Read More

Mortgage rates today: December 5, 2025 – 30-year and 15-year rates move up

Currently, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.36%, compared to 6.23% a week ago, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For borrowers who want to pay off their home faster, ... Read More

Mortgage rates inch higher but remain near 2025 low

The average rate for a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the third week in a row, though it remains close to its low point in 2025. The average long-term mortgage rate ticked up to 6.26 percent ... Read More

U.S. mortgage applications surge to highest level in two years as home sales pick up

U.S. mortgage applications to buy a home surged last week to the highest level since early 2023, despite still-elevated borrowing costs. Read More

Mortgage Rates Inch Toward 6% as Fed Weighs October Cut

Mortgage rates fell for the fourth consecutive week, finally nearing 6% for the first time since September 2024. Lenders and analysts have been anticipating that the Federal Reserve will announce ... Read More

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025

Americans frustrated by high home borrowing rates may have gotten some welcome news this week. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.19% for the week ending October 23, down from 6.27% ... Read More