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U.S. mortgage rates fall to 10-month low

U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, declining to a level not seen in almost a year, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 4.41 percent for the week ending Feb. 7, down from 4.46 percent the previous week. A year ago, mortgage.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 11th, 2019

US mortgage rates fall below 3% for first time since February as housing market cools

The decline is good news for homebuyers. Supply shortages lifted sales prices to record highs in March and constructi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Mortgage rates fall back below 3 percent

Following three weeks of declines, the 30-year fixed-rate average dropped below 3 percent for the first time since late February......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 22nd, 2021

Mortgage rates at 2-month lows entice borrowers

Demand for mortgage applications jumped 8.6% in the past week as costs continue to come down, according to the latest survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 21st, 2021

: Mortgage rates fall for the first time since February — but don’t necessarily expect a long reprieve

The interest rates on home loans likely haven’t hit their ceiling yet, according to one economist......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 10th, 2021

Fixed mortgage rates upward march halted as they fall for the first time in 7 weeks

The 30-year fixed-rate average had been on a steady climb for nearly two months but fell to 3.13 percent this week......»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 8th, 2021

Mortgage rates hit 9-month high after rising for six weeks in a row

The 30-year fixed-rate average jumped to 3.17 percent, its highest level since June......»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 25th, 2021

Mortgage rates keep climbing, hit nine-month high

The 30-year fixed-rate average, which rose to 3.09 percent this week, hasn't been at that level since June......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 18th, 2021

US mortgage rates hit a 9-month high - and they"ve been climbing since January as inflation fears rise

As expectations for stronger inflation have lifted Treasury yields, the mortgage market has been impacted with rates going back above 3% and climbing. Model homes and for sale signs line the streets as construction continues at a hou.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 18th, 2021

Mortgage demand slows as rates hit 7-month high

Demand for mortgage applications remained tepid last week as rates rose to their highest level since July.  .....»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsMar 3rd, 2021

Weekly mortgage applications fall following an uptick in rates

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 3.08% from 2.98%......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsFeb 24th, 2021

U.S. mortgage executives forecast a $3T year in 2021

Lending rates are expected to fall as competition for borrowers heats up......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 8th, 2021

Mortgage rates slide to historic lows for third time this month

The 30-year fixed-rate average fell to 2.66 percent, surpassing the low it set last week. Since the beginning of the year, it has fallen more than a percentage point......»»

Category: topSource: washpostDec 24th, 2020

Fixed mortgage rates tumble to lowest levels in history

The 30-year fixed-rate average fell to 2.67 percent. It has never been this low since Freddie Mac began tracking mortgage rates in 1971. It surpassed the previous low of 2.71 percent, set earlier in the month......»»

Category: topSource: washpostDec 17th, 2020

Mortgage lenders tighten screws on U.S. credit in echo of 2008

Mortgage rates are at record lows, but borrowers hoping to take advantage are running into the toughest loan-approval standards in years. During the past month, lenders have put in place higher... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 10th, 2020

It’s official: U.S. mortgage rates fall to all-time lows

U.S. mortgage rates continue to plummet and have reached their all-time low marks, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 3.23 percent for the week ending April 30 — down from 3.33 percent last week. A year ago, mort.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 4th, 2020

Mortgage rates fall to new record low — here’s why some loan applicants won’t be offered them

The low interest rate environment isn’t expected to bring much of a boost to the housing market, which is struggling as a result of the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 30th, 2020

Weekly mortgage applications to buy a home make a strong recovery, as rates hit a new record low

Evidence is mounting that homebuyers may be coming back to the market, after demand plummeted in the past month due to the coronavirus......»»

Category: realestateSource: cnbcApr 29th, 2020

U.S. mortgage rates fall again, flirting with historic lows

U.S. mortgage rates fell again and are nearing their historically low mark, according to Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 3.33 percent for the week ending April 2 — a decline from last week’s rate of 3.50 percent. A year ag.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 6th, 2020

Mortgage rates fall sharply as the Federal Reserve brings stability to the mortgage market

The rollercoaster ride for mortgage rates these last few weeks is expected to continue......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 27th, 2020

I"m taking advantage of low interest rates and refinancing my mortgage, even though it means paying about $100 more per month

shapecharge/Getty Images   My husband and I applied to refinance our mortgage after the Fed cu.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 26th, 2020