Consumer News Mortgage Rates Went Up Again This Week

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

Mortgage Rates Fall to Yearly Lows. Can It Last?

Ahead of the Federal Reserve's October rate cut, mortgage rates fell to the lowest levels in over a year. Looking forward, it's unclear whether this downward trend is sustainable. Read More

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22% after four straight weekly declines

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the first time in five weeks after falling to its lowest level in more than a year last week. Read More

Mortgage rates hit 2025 low point again, spurring fall housing activity

Mortgage rates have stabilized at 2025 lows, prompting increased housing market activity. Buyers are gaining confidence with more inventory and affordability. AI Summary Mortgage rates hit the 2025 ... Read More

As mortgage rates decline for the fourth straight week, this is the No. 1 mortgage lender of October 2025

The latest Freddie Mac data, released Thursday, was good news for homebuyers, as “mortgage rates decreased for the fourth consecutive week. The last few months have brought lower rates and homebuyers ... 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

10 of the lowest mortgage rates we found this week — and tips for getting an under-6% rate

Mortgage rates are headed down. According to Freddie Mac data released this week, “mortgage rates inched down this week and have held relatively steady over the past several weeks. Importantly, ... Read More