Economy Oct 01 Average long-term U.S. mortgage hits highest level in nearly 3 years By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press
Nation Sep 28 Watch 6:31 High mortgage rates compound housing affordability challenges The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is back above 7% for the first time in twenty months. It’s rough news for the housing market and homebuyers already struggling with rising prices elsewhere. It comes as Treasury yields, which impact… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Molly Mazilu
Economy Jul 30 Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate rises to highest level in a year The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.66% from 6.58% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.72%. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Politics Jun 01 Trump faces a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump’s government. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Mar 19 Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest in more than 3 months When mortgage rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for home shoppers, limiting what they can afford to buy. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Feb 26 Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since 2022 By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 5.98% from 6.01% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged 6.76%. Continue reading
Jan 14 2025 home sales stuck at 30-year low By Alex Veiga, Associated Press The U.S. housing market slump dragged into its fourth year in 2025, as sales remained stuck at a 30-year low with rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates keeping many prospective home shoppers shut out of the market. Continue reading
Nov 13 Average long-term mortgage rate edges higher to 6.24% By Alex Veiga, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 06 Average long-term mortgage rate ticks up after four straight weekly declines By Matt Ott, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 31 How does a Federal Reserve rate cut affect your finances? 4 things to know By Cora Lewis, Associated Press While the rates consumers pay to borrow money aren’t directly linked to this rate, shifts affect what you pay for credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and other financial products. Continue reading