Consumer News Mortgage Rates Dipped This Week

Mortgage rates finally moved lower last week, but that didn't do much for demand

Mortgage rates moved slightly lower last week after rising for much of the past month, but it wasn't a big enough move to impact mortgage demand. 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

They Rushed to Buy Homes During the Pandemic. Now, Some Feel Trapped.

Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates. Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage ... 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

Will home prices and mortgage rates go down next year? Your 2026 real estate forecast.

Real-estate platform Realtor.com expects the 30-year mortgage rate to average 6.3% over the course of 2026. Housing-finance giant Fannie Mae expects the 30-year rate to average around 6% through next ... Read More

Mortgage Applications Responded to Lower Rates, But Things Are Already Changing

Mortgage applications jumped sharply last week, driven by lower rates and a rebound in refinance activity. According to MBA’s Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending October 24, total volume ... Read More