Mortgage rates jump as tariffs hit markets; biggest spike in nearly a year

Mortgage rates spiked this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday, as President Donald Trump's tariffs led to instability in the bond market. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey,

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Mortgage rates tick lower for third straight week

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Mortgage rates ticked lower this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released

Mortgage rates fall again with largest weekly decline since mid-September

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Mortgage rates fell for a seventh consecutive week to the lowest level since December, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Mortgage rates hit a two-month low this week, remain under 7%

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There's good news for potential homebuyers: mortgage rates continued to trend down this week. In January, rates hit 7.04%, the

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in over 2 months

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Mortgage rates fell for a sixth consecutive week to the lowest level in more than two months, mortgage buyer Freddie

US pending home sales fall to record low in January

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Contracts to buy previously owned homes fell to a record low in January as prospective buyers were constrained by higher

Home Depot says consumers postponing renovation projects, citing high interest rates

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Consumers are postponing large renovation projects as unfavorable macroeconomic conditions persist, impacting the U.S. housing market, Home Depot executives warned

Mortgage rates fall for fifth week in a row, hover near 7%

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Mortgage rates fell for a fifth consecutive week, hitting the lowest level since December but remaining elevated near 7%. Freddie

Mortgage rates edge lower, remain near 7%

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Mortgage rates moved slightly lower this week, but long-term rates remain elevated in the upper-6% range. Freddie Mac's latest Primary

Mortgage rates tick lower, hover near 7%

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Mortgage rates fell slightly this week, remaining stubbornly high while would-be buyers and sellers continue to wait for steeper declines.

Existing home sales fall to lowest level in nearly 30 years

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Existing home sales in the U.S. in 2024 were the lowest in nearly 30 years, as home prices hit an

Mortgage rates finally fall after 6-week climb

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Mortgage rates finally broke a six-week streak of increases, but the decline will not provide much relief, as long-term rates

Mortgage rates rise above 7% for first time since May

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Mortgage rates continued their upward climb this week, leaping above 7% and adding further pressure on the stagnant housing market.