Will rates fall after the Fed meeting?

Will rates fall after the Fed meeting?

Mortgage rates have risen since last week. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose 13 basis points to 6.10% and the 15-year fixed rate rose 14 basis points to 5.55%. The Federal Reserve will announce on Wednesday whether it will cut the federal funds rate for the third time this year. Many … Read more

As rates rise, comparing offers is crucial

As rates rise, comparing offers is crucial

Mortgage rates are on the rise, according to Zillow. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose 13 basis points to 6.10%and the 15-year fixed rate rose 14 basis points to 5.55%. However, note that these are national averages. Depending on your location, financial profile and mortgage lender, you may be able to secure a lower … Read more

Inflation data pushes rates higher

Inflation data pushes rates higher

Mortgage rates are up today. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose 13 basis points to 6.10%and the 15-year fixed rate rose 14 basis points to 5.55%. These increases can likely be attributed to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) data, which was released yesterday. The PCE index showed that inflation moved … Read more

Half a point less than a year ago

Half a point less than a year ago

Mortgage rates are half a point lower than a year ago. According to Freddie Mac, the national 30-year fixed mortgage average this week is 6.19%. A year ago, it averaged 6.69% The 15-year fixed rate is 5.44%. At this time last year, it averaged 5.96%. “Mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row … Read more

An outlook for rates to remain stable through 2026

An outlook for rates to remain stable through 2026

Mortgage rates are testing the 6% level again. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.00%, down 11 basis points. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.44%down eight basis points. Realtor.com’s latest housing report expects average 30-year mortgage rates to remain near 6.3% through 2026, “as slowing economic growth and the end of … Read more

The forecast says rates will be slightly lower in 2026

The forecast says rates will be slightly lower in 2026

Mortgage rates are little changed. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is steady at 6.11%. The 15-year fixed rate rose four basis points to 5.52%. In its annual housing forecast released this morning, Realtor.com expects the average 30-year mortgage rate to hold close to 6.3% in 2026, down slightly from the 6.6% average … Read more

The 6% 30-year mortgage is back, could 5% be next?

As rates rise, comparing offers is crucial

Mortgage rates vary from country to country, but some borrowers get the lowest rates for a long time. According to Zillow data, the current average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.00%. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.50%. Last Wednesday, Freddie Mac reported a 6.23% 30-year rate. That tells you how important it is to shop … Read more