The Fed's expected to cut rates. Will your mortgage get cheaper?

Mortgage rates seem to have a mind of their own — sometimes rising when you'd expect them to fall. Learn how the Fed rate affects home borrowing costs for smarter financial decisions, plus actionable ... Read More

What to consider about mortgage refinancing now

For some homeowners, refinancing could be the right move now, but waiting it out could also come with a big payoff. Read More

What Federal Rate Cut Could Mean for Your Mortgage

Mortgage rates shot up in 2022 following the Fed's aggressive rate-hiking campaign to combat inflation, and have been between 6 percent and 7 percent ever since. But recently, as the market became ... Read More

How does the Fed influence mortgage rates? Here's what to know as policymakers consider trimming borrowing costs.

Experts say Americans shouldn't expect a further decline in mortgage rates immediately after the Fed's September meeting. Read More

Mortgage rates jump to nearly 4%

Mortgage rates increased again, rising to a level not seen since summer 2019. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.92% in the week ending February 17, up from 3.69% the week before, according to ... Read More

Mortgage rates dip slightly, but housing market shows signs of stress

Mortgage rates today sit near 6.4%, but rising deal cancellations show housing market anxiety is growing. Here's what we're watching. Read More

Mortgage rates rise slightly, still near lowest levels in 10 months

The 30-year fixed mortgages in this week’s survey had an average total of 0.32 discount and origination points. Discount points are a way to lower your mortgage rate, while origination points are fees ... Read More

Weekly mortgage rates fall again as September rate cut seems likely

Fixed mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row as markets bet on a September rate cut. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% in the week ending Aug. 14, down four basis points from ... Read More