Consumer News Will Lower Mortgage Rates Keep Home Prices High

Mortgage rates fall sharply on expectations of a Fed rate cut. Will they keep on dropping from here?

Since mortgage rates are tied closely to the 10-year Treasury note, and hence to the Fed’s rate-cutting agenda, “much of where the mortgage and the housing market is headed depends on the inflation ... 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

The Fed, mortgage rates and home prices

Do mortgage rates always go down when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates? And even if mortgage rates decline, should we expect home values to rise as a result? 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

Home Sales Tick Up as Lower Mortgage Rates Lure Buyers Back

U.S. home sales saw a modest but notable rebound in October, climbing to their fastest pace since February as easing ... Read More

Here's what's keeping homebuyers on the sidelines despite mortgage rates hitting a 10-month low

A lot of would-be buyers feel priced out of the housing market. Lower mortgage rates might not help move the needle. Read More

Mortgage rates just dropped closer to 6%. Here's what buyers should consider now.

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. But with home prices elevated in many parts of the country and rates ... Read More

Lower mortgage rates spark surge in home sales, highest pace seen in seven months

The housing market got a boost last month from lower mortgage rates and a growing supply of homes sitting on the market, allowing buyers to make purchases after a long period of unaffordability. Read More

After Another Fed Cut, Can Mortgage Rates Move Lower?

The FOMC voted to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, or a quarter-point, at its October meeting, as expected. Mortgage rates and the Fed's benchmark rate don't always move together, but ... Read More

When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down? The Answer's Not As Simple As You Think

Mortgage rates are expected to decline marginally throughout the rest of 2025, but 30-year fixed rates aren't likely to dip below 6% until the end of 2026. However, the mortgage rates forecast changes ... Read More

The Fed Cuts Rates By A Quarter Point. What It Means for Your Money

The Federal Reserve cut rates again at its October meeting. Here’s how it could impact your finances Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is a staff money writer at Buy ... Read More