Weekly Mortgage Rates Flat; Shutdown Delays Federal Data
In the week ending Feb. 5, the average 30-year mortgage rate barely budged.
February Mortgage Outlook: At Least Mortgage Rates Are Calm
Despite a tumultuous world, mortgage interest rates are unlikely to move much this month.
NerdWallet 2025 Home Buyer Report
Though this year’s housing market is likely to remain tough for home buyers, many are entering 2025 with bold optimism.
Fed Pauses, But Mortgage Rates Are Already Lower
Mortgage rates shouldn't react to the Federal Reserve's latest announcement — but are near three-year lows
Weekly Mortgage Rates Remain Near 6% As Inflation Heats Up
Mortgage rates crept a bit higher this week as the Fed is expected to hold rates steady next Wednesday.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6%, Refi Demand Spikes
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest average in more than three years.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Flat on Heels of So-So Jobs Report
Mortgage rates held steady this week — let’s look at how this week’s top stories could affect home buyers.
January Mortgage Outlook: New Year, Same Rates
Mortgage interest rates are likely to remain relatively stable this month.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Stable But Could Dip Lower
Mortgage rates held steady this week, but they may drop on the heels of newly released economic data.
Fed Cuts 25 Basis Points; What’s Next Is Unclear
The Fed voted to cut the federal funds rate, despite growing divisions over economic priorities.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Ease as Fed Cut Seems Likely
Investors might wish for a rate cut, but the economy is hardly calm and bright.
December Mortgage Outlook: Rates Could Move Up
Chestnuts are roasting, but tensions at the Fed are what’s really heating up.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall on Hopes of a Fed Cut
Some homeowners may carve out time to refinance.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Inch Up, Jobs Data Trickles In
Mortgage rates remain elevated as hope dwindles for a December Fed rate cut.
How to Spend a Million on a $400K Home: 50-Year Mortgage Math
Longer home loans would offer monthly savings but exorbitant total costs.
2024 Mortgage Applications: High Prices Drive Denials
An analysis of 2024 mortgage applications data reveals the impacts of high home prices on loan denials.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise on the Heels of Promising Labor Data
Mortgage rates are on the rise as new employment data casts doubt on a December Fed cut.
November Mortgage Outlook: Rates on the Rise
With a December Fed rate cut in question, mortgage rates should shift higher.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Drop; Time to Knock on the Refinancing Door?
Rates have fallen a percentage point since the 2023 and 2024 homebuying seasons.
Fed Cuts Rates Again, Though Mortgage Rates Are Already Down
October’s lower mortgage interest rates anticipated today’s second consecutive Fed rate cut.