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Oct 14, 2026 12:09 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates could stay well above 7% through 2027, Fannie Mae says
Fannie Mae sharply raised its mortgage-rate forecast, projecting the 30-year fixed rate to average 7.4% in the fourth quarter and 7.5% in 2027, up from earlier estimates. The change follows hotter-than-expected inflation, driven in part by rising gas prices, which pushed daily mortgage rates to 7.56% and increased expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Economists say persistent inflation and... more
Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM
— Mortgage Lending
ARM demand hits highest level in a year as mortgage rates climb
Mortgage applications fell 2.7% for a sixth consecutive week as rates climbed, with purchase applications down 4% and refinancing down 0.4% week over week. The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 7.4%, prompting more borrowers to consider adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs), whose share of applications reached 10.5%. ARMs can offer lower initial payments, but borrowers should weigh the risk of higher pay... more
Oct 12, 2026 11:20 AM
— Mortgage Lending
Mortgage rates top 7%: Why more borrowers are turning to ARMs and buydowns
With mortgage rates above 7%, some buyers and lenders are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages, temporary rate buydowns, and interest-only loans to lower initial payments. These options may improve affordability, but each carries risks, including future rate increases or much larger payments later. Lenders advise borrowers to assess their budgets, understand the loan terms, and ensure they can aff... more
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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.
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