Mortgage rates drop to 2-month low—an unexpected holiday gift to housing

An unexpected decline in mortgage interest rates had homeowners calling their lenders last week, looking to save money on their monthly payments......»»

CNBC's Diana Olick reports on how the recent market sell-off is impacting the housing markets......»»

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes sank more than expected in July, a sign that the housing market continued in low gear despite lower mortgage rates and a strong labor market......»»

Despite the hype of tumbling interest rates and rising mortgage applications, housing starts tumbled again in May, dropping a whopping 4.0% MoM in July to 1.191MM, the biggest drop and the lowest print since February, drastical.....»»

Cheaper mortgages are usually a boon to the housing market. But this year, a sharp drop in mortgage rates hasn’t provided much of a lift, and that could bode poorly for the Federal Reserve’s ef.....»»

Cheaper mortgages are usually a boon to the housing market. But this year, a sharp drop in mortgage rates hasn’t provided much of a lift, and that could bode poorly for the Federal Reserve’s ef.....»»

The recent weakness in the housing market could be turning around, thanks to a steep drop in mortgage interest rates. Consumers signed more contracts to buy existing homes than expected in June......»»

Mortgage interest rates surged last week to their highest level in a month, and consequently homebuyers turned on their heels......»»

Rates for home loans fell, a boon for buyers in a brightening housing market......»»

It may be the heart of the spring housing season, but the mortgage market isn't seeing big business......»»

It may be the heart of the spring housing season, but the mortgage market isn't seeing big business......»»

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased to an 11-month high in February and sales for January were revised higher, suggesting that lower mortgage rates were starting to lift the struggling housing market......»»

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased to an 11-month high in February and sales for January were revised higher, suggesting that lower mortgage rates were starting to lift the struggling housing market......»»

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman joins CNBC's "Power Lunch" to discuss the health of the housing market as mortgage rates see their biggest weekly drop in a decade......»»

Outlook for mortgage rates.....»»

The supply of homes for sale has been rising steadily, up just over 3 percent in February compared with a year ago. Home prices are still rising, but the gains have been shrinking each month for nearly a year......»»

The supply of homes for sale has been rising steadily, up just over 3 percent in February compared with a year ago. Home prices are still rising, but the gains have been shrinking each month for nearly a year......»»

Rates for home loans fell, pushing mortgage applications higher, in a reminder that economic growth is just tepid enough to allow some home buyers to catch a break......»»

Construction on new houses dropped 3.7% in April, but it’s no big deal. Housing starts hit an 11-year high in March. The bigger danger is rising mortgage rates......»»

Reuters/KCNAHere is what you need to know. Housing affordability in America is at its worst in nearly a decade, and there's one clear culprit. Mortgage rates hit their highest level in seven years last month, and the nati.....»»