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Jun 18, 2025 9:01 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, the third consecutive weekly decline
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to 6.81% from 6.84% last week, with borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also decreasing. Mortgage rates are influenced by factors like the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and bond market yields. Higher mortgage rates have been affecting the housing market, keeping sales low and impacting both existing and new homes.
May 31, 2025 4:00 AM
— Housing Market
Sellers outnumber prospective homebuyers as high prices and mortgage rates skew the housing market
The U.S. housing market has more sellers than buyers, resulting in less competition for home listings and pressure on sellers to lower prices. Mortgage rates have been rising since 2022, affecting home sales. Some sellers have reduced prices or offered incentives. The market imbalance is expected to lower home prices by 1% by the end of the year. Despite favoring buyers, the housing market remains... more
May 29, 2025 3:00 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.89%, its highest level since early February
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.89%, the highest level since early February, impacting borrowing costs for homebuyers. Mortgage rates are influenced by various factors such as the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy, bond market expectations, and the 10-year Treasury yield. Rising mortgage rates have reduced purchasing power for potential homebuyers, leading to a sa... more
May 22, 2025 2:02 PM
— Housing Market
April home sales slow with high mortgage rates, prices, putting chill into spring buying season
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes dropped in April due to elevated mortgage rates and rising prices, marking the slowest pace since 2009. Home prices continued to rise, reaching an all-time high in April. Affordability concerns due to higher mortgage rates have impacted the market, freezing out potential buyers. However, there has been an increase in home inventory, attracting more first-time b... more
May 22, 2025 12:00 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.86%, its highest level since mid-February
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.86%, the highest since mid-February, which could slow down home sales in the spring buying season. Factors influencing mortgage rates include global demand for U.S. Treasuries, Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, and bond market investors' expectations. The recent rise in rates is due to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield, causin... more
May 2, 2025 3:00 AM
— Housing Market
Home ownership further out of reach a rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap
The article discusses how home ownership is becoming increasingly out of reach for many Americans due to elevated mortgage rates and rising home prices. The analysis shows that a homebuyer now needs to earn at least $114,000 a year to afford the national median listing price of $431,250. Mortgage rates have increased significantly, with the average rate on a 30-year mortgage now at 6.76%. This hig... more
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