Consumer News Why Falling Mortgage Rates Could Boost Home Prices

3 ways falling mortgage rates could impact the housing market (and homebuyers)

The declining mortgage rate environment could impact the housing market. Here's what that means for buyers now. Read More

What will happen to home prices in 2026? Here's what experts say buyers should know now.

As 2026 approaches, the direction of home prices is also up in the air, so we spoke with mortgage and real estate professionals to get their predictions about where home prices could head next year. Read More

Lower interest rates spur home improvement spending

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell again this week to an average of 6.27%, according to Freddie Mac. That could boost consumer spending on home improvements in 2026, new research finds. Jaime Katz ... Read More

The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate continues to fall

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.19% this week, down from 6.27% the prior week, marking its lowest level in more than a year. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate also declined to ... Read More

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025

(CNN) — 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 ... Read More

Home sales hit 7-month high as falling mortgage rates tempt buyers

Sales of previously occupied US homes accelerated in September as declining mortgage rates and a pickup in available properties on the market encouraged home shoppers. Existing home sales rose 1.5% ... Read More

Mortgage rates fell again this week

Mortgage rates have declined for the second straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.27% (down from 6.30%) and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 5.52% (down from 5.53%), ... Read More

Home Price Gains Slowed in August. But Will it Last?

Home prices in August increased by 1.5%, the slowest rate in two years, providing some relief for house hunters under pressure from high costs. Home price trends vary by area, with New York, Chicago ... Read More

Mortgage rates fall for second straight week as shutdown, economic uncertainty weigh

Mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the ... Read More

Mortgage rates aren’t expected to fall below 6% for next several years: economist

Mortgage rates could remain stuck above 6% for the next several years, according to newly released projections from the economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA Chief Economist Mike ... Read More