Mortgage rates pull back after last week’s sharp increase

The 30-year fixed-rate average dropped to 4.85 percent......»»

The 30-year fixed-rate average dropped to 4.85 percent......»»

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

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.22% this week, rising for the fifth-consecutive week and up from last week’s 7.17%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Sur.....»»

The 30-year fixed average climbed to 3 percent this week, its first increase in three weeks......»»

The 30-year fixed-rate average, which inched up to 3.18 percent this week, is more than a half-percentage point higher than it was at the start of the year......»»

U.S. stock benchmarks trade mixed Monday, following losses for all three major indexes last week as investors weigh brightening economic prospects against worries that interest rates will climb sooner than anticipated......»»

U.S. stock-index futures on Monday indicate a mixed start for the week, following losses for all three major benchmarks last week as investors weigh brightening economic prospects against worries that interest rates will climb sooner than anticipated......»»

U.S. mortgage rates have continued to rise, after hitting their lowest rate in nearly 50 years, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 3.65 percent for the week ending March 19 — an increase from last week’s rate of 3.....»»

U.S. mortgage rates ticked up slightly, after hitting their lowest rate in nearly 50 years, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 3.36 percent for the week ending March 12 — an increase from last week’s rate of 3.29 p.....»»

A sharp drop in mortgage interest rates had borrowers rushing to their lenders last week. Refinance volume spiked......»»

A sharp drop in mortgage interest rates had borrowers rushing to their lenders last week. Refinance volume spiked......»»

The refinance boom took a step back last week, bringing down total mortgage applications. Mortgage application volume decreased 6.4% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association......»»

Homeowners rushed to take advantage of the sharp drop in interest rates last week. Refinance demand pushed total mortgage application volume up 5% for the week to the highest level since 2013, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association......»»

U.S. mortgage rates continue their sharp decline, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 3.51 percent for the week ending Jan. 30 — a drop from last week’s rate of 3.6 percent. A year ago, mortgage rates stood at 4.46 p.....»»

Mortgage application volume fell 1.2% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association......»»

Mortgage application volume fell 1.2% last week from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association......»»

Mortgage rates moved just a tiny bit higher, but apparently it was enough to dampen interest in refinances......»»

Interest rates for mortgages have risen roughly 0.25% since early September, but how much more can they increase?.....»»

The combination of a holiday week and a stagnant mortgage rate environment kept borrowers away from their lenders last week. Mortgage application volume decreased 9.2% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association......»»