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Apr 1, 2026 7:33 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Roundup: US job openings / Mortgage rates / Gulf oil spill
U.S. job openings fell and hiring slowed in February, signaling weaker labor demand before the conflict in Iran. Mortgage rates continued to climb due to fears of inflation, leading to a 10.4% decrease in mortgage application volume. Environmental groups accused Mexico's government of lying about a massive oil spill off the coast of Veracruz state.
Feb 5, 2026 12:30 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Roundup: Mortgage rates / Winter storm recovery / Pizza Hut
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate remained steady around 6% this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage increasing slightly to 6.11%. Meanwhile, FEMA is providing $11 million in federal aid to Mississippi, Tennessee, and Louisiana for winter storm recovery, and Pizza Hut plans to close 250 underperforming U.S. restaurants.
Jul 18, 2025 9:00 AM
— Mortgage Rates
US mortgage rates are once again on the rise
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage increased for the second consecutive week, posing challenges for the U.S. housing market, which is currently experiencing a sales slump due to affordability issues.
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The mortgage rates displayed on this site are collected daily from publicly available sources provided by more than 800 lenders. LoanGlass does not receive compensation for listing these rates, and all rates are presented as published by the respective lenders. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information may contain errors or omissions. Mortgage rates are highly dependent on an individual’s financial circumstances, credit profile, loan terms, and other factors. As such, the rates you are quoted directly by a lender may differ materially from the rates displayed here.
Users should contact lenders directly to obtain formal, binding loan offers. If you identify any discrepancies in the data or would like to have your institution’s rates included, please contact us at content@loanglass.com.
All logos, trademarks, and brand names appearing on this website are the property of their respective owners.