Mortgage Refinance Demand Drops Sharply by 19% in March 2026

Mortgage Refinance Demand Drops Sharply by 19% in March 2026

If you’ve been thinking about refinancing your mortgage, you’re probably not alone in rethinking that strategy right now. My own gut feeling, supported by the latest numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association,... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Rises to 6.31%, a Six-Month High

30-Year Fixed Rises to 6.31%, a Six-Month High

If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage, you’ve probably been keeping a close eye on interest rates. As of Sunday, March 22, 2026, today’s mortgage rates have... 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 »
Mortgage Rates Surge to the Highest Level in Over Three Months

Mortgage Rates Surge to the Highest Level in Over Three Months

So, you’ve been dreaming of owning a home, maybe picturing yourself settling in just in time for warmer weather. Well, I’ve got some news that’s a bit of a buzzkill. For the... Read more »
Housing demand still growing as mortgage rates reach inflection point

Housing demand still growing as mortgage rates reach inflection point

Weekly pending sales Pending home sales data provides a week-to-week perspective, though results can be affected by holidays and short-term fluctuations. The last five weeks have been positive in our weekly pending... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Rises to 6.31%, a Six-Month High

Rates Hit 6-Month High, 30-Year Fixed Rises to 6.31%

If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, you’ve probably noticed that borrowing money has gotten more expensive. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, mortgage and refinance interest rates... Read more »
Mortgage Refinance Demand Nosedives 19% as Rates Surge in March 2026

Mortgage Refinance Demand Nosedives 19% as Rates Surge in March 2026

It’s been a choppy ride for homeowners looking to refinance their mortgages lately. For the week ending March 13, 2026, we saw a significant 19% drop in mortgage refinance applications. This sharp... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 45 Basis Points

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 45 Basis Points

This is fantastic news for anyone dreaming of homeownership or looking to refinance: the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has significantly dropped by 45 basis points compared to last year, according to the... Read more »
February new-home purchase mortgage demand edges up

February new-home purchase mortgage demand edges up

MBA estimates new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 641,000 units in February, based on application data and assumptions about market coverage. That is down 3.3%... Read more »
ICE’s Matt Dowd on targeting mortgage servicing calls with AI

ICE’s Matt Dowd on targeting mortgage servicing calls with AI

Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Sarah Wolak: Coming out of the MBA servicing event last month, there was a lot of chatter about pain points in... Read more »