Consumer News Mortgage Rates Went Up Again This Week

Over 4M Homeowners Could Refinance as Mortgage Rates Stabilize

"The recent easing in mortgage rates has begun to open the refinance window for many borrowers, particularly those who originated loans in the past two years," says Andy Walden, head of mortgage and ... Read More

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises again, inching up to 6.24%

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher for the second week in a row, hovering near its low point so far this year ... Read More

Mortgage rates edge higher after hitting a 12-month low

The 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.22%, up five basis points from last week, while the 15-year rate increased to 5.50%. Mortgage rates are tracking the ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Rise Gently, But Still Well Below This Week's Highs

Wednesday's mortgage rates were the highest in roughly a month and very close to the highest levels in 2 months.  This followed stronger economic data on that same morning. Rates moved back down ... Read More

Prediction: Here's When We'll See 4% Mortgage Rates Again

As you can see, the 30-year mortgage rate is roughly 200 basis points (2%) higher than the 10-year rate. There is always a spread built into mortgage rates, so even when the 10-year yield is around 4% ... Read More

Are consumers happy? Reports this week will offer hints

A host of government and private economic reports are due this week with the shutdown. Here's what to look for. Read More

Mortgage rates today: 30-year holds at 6.16%, near year’s lows — will steady borrowing costs spark a late-year rush to refinance?

Mortgage rates today, Nov 12, 2025, are steady near 2025 lows. The 30-year fixed rate averages 6.16%, and the 15-year sits at 5.61%. With the Fed eyeing more cuts in 2026, experts say now may be a key ... Read More

Mortgage rates today: Why are U.S. mortgage rates rising again today? 30-year fixed mortgage climbs to 6.31% — what it means for homebuyers

U.S. mortgage rates today edged higher. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose 0.02% to 6.31%, with an APR of 6.34%, according to Forbes Advisor. A $100,000 loan now costs $620 monthly, totaling about ... Read More

Mortgage rates dipped slightly again this week

Mortgage rates fell for the fourth straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.17% and the 15-year at 5.41%, their lowest levels in over a year, according to Freddie Mac. The ... Read More

Fed Cuts Rates Again, Though Mortgage Rates Are Already Down

The Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point cut to the federal funds rate at the conclusion of its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The bankers had shifted into rate-cutting mode back ... Read More

Mortage rates fall to low levels, was it the Fed's decision?

Mortgage rates hit 6.30%, lowest since Sept 2024. Refinancing jumped 111% annually. Experts say the drop reflects market tone, NOT the Fed's rate cut itself. Read More