mortgage rates
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How Visalia Home Builders Are Defying Rising Mortgage Rates
Despite climbing mortgage rates reaching near 8%, Visalia home builders have issued record permits through the first nine months of 2026.
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Bond market turbulence pushes American home loan expenses to late 2023 peaks
US 30-year mortgage rates surged to 7.28% as bond yields climbed, forcing prospective home buyers to weigh riskier loans and higher upfront costs.
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US Home Sellers Turn to Incentives as Market Shifts in Favor of Buyers
With nearly 45% of U.S. home sales now including incentives, sellers are offering repair credits and rate buy-downs to navigate a cooling buyer’s market.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb Ahead of Federal Reserve Policy Decision
Mortgage rates are trending upward as the Federal Reserve meets to address persistent inflation, leaving borrowers to navigate a tightening housing market.
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The 6.7% Reality: How Sticky Inflation and Kevin Warsh’s Policy Shift Are Reshaping US Mortgages
With US mortgage rates stuck near 6.7% due to sticky inflation, a shifting Federal Reserve policy forces buyers to brace for long-term high borrowing costs.
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Stabilizing Below Seven Percent: What the August 2026 Mortgage Rate Plateau Reveals About Fed Policy and Housing Affordability
With the Fed holding rates steady, U.S. 30-year mortgage rates stabilized at 6.67% on August 19, 2026, bringing a fragile plateau to housing affordability.
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US Borrowing Costs Hold at Three-Week Lows as Inflation Data Matches Forecasts
Mortgage rates held at three-week lows after July CPI inflation matched forecasts, leaving bond markets stable following pre-release gains.
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US Mortgage Demand Stagnates as Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
US mortgage demand fell 6.4% as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates at 3.50%–3.75%, leaving 30-year fixed rates near 6.7% and straining buyer affordability.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb Amid Inflation Fears and Geopolitical Volatility
U.S. mortgage rates hit 6.772% as inflation fears and geopolitical tensions drive Treasury yields up, forcing homebuyers to navigate tighter monthly budgets.
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U.S. Homebuyer Affordability Declines for Fifth Consecutive Month
U.S. homebuyer affordability hit a five-month low in June as high mortgage rates and inflation pushed the required qualifying income to over $109,000 annually.
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Fed rate hike concerns loom as mortgage market faces July uncertainty
As inflation surges past 4%, the Federal Reserve signals potential rate hikes, leaving homebuyers and borrowers navigating a volatile financial landscape in July.
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Mortgage Market Volatility Persists as Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Fears Weigh on Borrowers
As of late May 2026, mortgage rates show signs of cooling from recent peaks, yet refinance demand has plummeted 18% amid ongoing geopolitical instability in Iran and persistent inflationary pressures.
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Global Mortgage Shifts and the Fragile Path to Home Ownership
As global mortgage rates hover near 6.38%, the interplay between central bank policy and housing affordability creates new challenges for the middle class.
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Mortgage Rates Ease Amid Volatility as Geopolitical Risk Persists
Mortgage rates hit a one-month low on April 16, 2026, even as market experts warn that geopolitical instability and energy price shocks continue to dictate the unpredictable interest rate environment.
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Hit 6.30% as Refinance Demand Plummets
U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates have climbed to 6.30%, the highest level since December 2025, stalling refinance activity amid rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns.