Mortgage rates today, August 18, 2026, average 6.53% for a 30‑year fixed loan, according to Zillow. The 15‑year fixed sits at 5.94%, while adjustable‑rate mortgages like the 5/1 ARM are around 6.39%.... Read more »
Mortgage rate predictions for 2026 by top housing experts largely point towards a period of stabilization, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hovering between 6.0% and 6.4%. While most anticipate a relatively... Read more »
As we kick off the first full week of 2026, the news for homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance is overwhelmingly one of stability. Today, January 9, 2026, the national average for... Read more »
If so, you’re probably wondering what’s going to happen with mortgage rates. It’s the million-dollar question, right? Well, I’ve been looking closely at the latest forecasts, especially the 30‑year mortgage rate predictions... Read more »
After a 2023 of real estate brokers saying they feel “neutral” or “pessimistic” about the housing market, some 48% of those surveyed for the Q1 2024 HousingWire BrokerPulse survey are optimistic that... Read more »