Inflation and Oil Prices Push Rates Higher

Inflation and Oil Prices Push Rates Higher

It’s understandable to feel a bit unsettled when you see mortgage rates nudging upwards. On this bright Saturday, May 2, 2026, the general consensus is that today’s mortgage rates, specifically the 30-year... Read more »
Inflation and Oil Prices Push Rates Higher

Inflation Keeps Rates Elevated, 30-Year Fixed Inches Up to 6.16%

As of Tuesday, April 14, 2026, you’ll find mortgage rates have stayed pretty much where they were yesterday. For anyone looking to buy a home or refinance, this means things haven’t changed... Read more »
Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026 Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s New? Updated 2 hours ago LatestYour Feed Source... Read more »
Mortgage rates hold near 6.5% as Iran tensions raise volatility

Mortgage rates hold near 6.5% as Iran tensions raise volatility

Mortgage rates hold near 6.5% as Iran tensions raise volatility Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s New? Updated 46 minutes ago Your FeedLatest... Read more »

Fed Posts $18.7 Billion Loss as Inflation, Pandemic Costs Linger

The Federal Reserve lost $18.7 billion last year, as it continues to recover from pandemic stimulus programs and inflation. That’s according to audited financial statements the Fed released Wednesday and marks the... Read more »
Mortgage rates are breaking higher — and things can get worse with Iran conflict

Mortgage rates are breaking higher — and things can get worse with Iran conflict

Oil prices Oil prices have been elevated since the start of this conflict, but so far the White House has been able to keep WTI mostly below $100. However, the longer this... Read more »
Inflation and Oil Prices Push Rates Higher

30‑Year Fixed Dips Below 6%, Inflation Concerns Persist

As of today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, mortgage rates are showing a bit of movement, but the big news is that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has nudged back under the 6%... Read more »
Rental vacancy data shows progress that can keep mortgage rates lower 

Rental vacancy data shows progress that can keep mortgage rates lower 

Today, the rental vacancy data is standing at 7.2% when the lowest during COVID was 5.6%. Rent inflation took off during Covid, sending the core CPI inflation data year over year to... Read more »
Housing Market Splinters As Inflation Outpaces Price Growth

Housing Market Splinters As Inflation Outpaces Price Growth

S&P Global, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Redfin all released housing reports on Tuesday, revealing fracturing pricing trends and the market’s struggle to settle into a new normal. The housing market... Read more »
Why Housing Search Must Move From Price to Monthly Payment

Why Housing Search Must Move From Price to Monthly Payment

Inflation didn’t just make things “more expensive.” It broke household planning—because the largest line item in most budgets, housing, is still shopped with the wrong unit of measure. When families budget by... Read more »