Consumer News Mortgage Rates Went Up Again This Week

Mortgage rates retreated again this week

Mortgage rates continue to fall, with the 30-year fixed dropping to 6.19% and the 15-year fixed to 5.44%, creating a more favorable environment for buyers ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Drop Ahead of Fed Meeting

Heading into this week's Federal Reserve meeting, mortgage rates declined to the lowest levels of 2025. Here's what that might mean for 2026 and beyond. 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

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year. Read More

3 important mortgage rate questions to ask after this week's Fed rate cut

A looming Fed rate cut presents new openings (and timely mortgage rate questions worth answering) for homebuyers. Read More

Fed cuts interest rates again: What's next for mortgages, credit cards

The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates for a third time in 2025. What's next for borrowers and consumers? Read More

Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, December 4: Lower for Now

The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.00% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is one basis point lower than yesterday and 13 basis ... Read More

Mortgage rates jump this week

The 30-year fixed mortgages in this week’s survey had an average total of 0.34 discount and origination points. Discount points are a way to lower your mortgage rate, while origination points are fees ... Read More

Fed Likely to Lower Borrowing Costs This Week, but Follow-Up Rate Cuts Face Longer Odds

The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell’s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest ... Read More