Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why
Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.
Should I Lock My Mortgage Rate Today?
The timing of your rate lock could save or cost you thousands of dollars. If you're in a bidding war or hoping to close quickly, you probably want to lock the rate.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Are Down For Now
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have eased thanks to cooler inflation data, but it's unclear if they'll drop further.
2025 Mortgage Rate Forecast: What Another Trump Presidency Means for Rates
During his campaign, Trump repeatedly claimed that mortgage rates will return to lows of around 3% (rates are more than double that today), yet experts say that the president is n
Mortgage Rates Today: January 22, 2025 – Rates Move Down
Mortgage rates retreat, still above 7%
Mortgage rates declined this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 7.06 percent, according to Bankrate’s latest lender survey. Still, since the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates in September,
Mortgage Applications Hold Steady as Rates Remain Around 7%
Mortgage applications were little changed last week as 30-year fixed interest rates remained around 7%, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday. The market composite index, which measures loan application volume,
Homes sales stall as 7% mortgage rates return
Mortgage rates are back above 7%, and that’s slowing an already sluggish housing market with potential buyers choosing to wait on the sidelines to start the year. Home sales have stalled in January, down 10% in the most recent week compared to a year ago,
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates May Not Drop Much in the Next Two Years, Fannie Mae Says
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates may not fall as much as initially expected this year thanks to ...
Drop in 30-Year Mortgage Rates Extends to a Third Day
After recently shooting up to the most expensive level since May, rates on 30-year loans have fallen considerably the last ...
If Your House Burned Down in the L.A. Wildfires, Do You Still Have to Pay Your Mortgage?
"Homeowners are still obligated to pay their mortgage unless they receive specific relief from their lender. Mortgage ...
Mortgage rates climb above 7% to highest level since May
Mortgage rates topped 7% this week, a key psychological threshold, in a sign of the US housing market’s unrelenting ...
Mortgage rates are at the highest level in nearly 8 months. So why are some people refinancing?
The 30-year mortgage rate has inched up to the highest level since early last summer. Refinances are unexpectedly going up.
What Is a Mortgage Acceleration Clause?
An acceleration clause is a provision in a mortgage that allows the lender to require the full repayment of the loan early.
Mortgage Rates Surge Back Above 7% After Strong Jobs Report
“Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week and crossed 7% for the first time since May of 2024,” says Sam ...
We lost our $1.5M LA home in wildfires, and still owe $1M. Do we need to pay off the mortgage?
Unfortunately, your obligation to pay your mortgage lender doesn’t necessarily hinge on whether your home is still standing.
Mortgage rates climb above 7%; what does that mean for housing market?
Higher interest rates add to problems with affordability that have hammered the housing market for the last two years. Prices ...
Marine veteran to receive mortgage-free home in Parrish
From the outside, it looks like any other home under construction in a newly developed area of Parrish, but for John Doody, ...