Fed Interest Rate Meeting Begins With a Hike on the Table

Fed Interest Rate Meeting Begins With a Hike on the Table

Federal Reserve policymakers will begin their two-day meeting to set interest rate policy on Tuesday, and for the first time in years, the outcome of the vote is a true mystery to... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops by 16 Basis Points Year-Over-Year

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops by 16 Basis Points Year-Over-Year

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is down by 16 basis points compared to this time last year. While this might seem like a small change, it can actually mean saving a good... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 21 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 21 Basis Points

As of today, July 24, 2026, the average rate for a 30-year fixed refinance has nudged up to 7.14%, marking a 13 basis point increase from yesterday and a 21 basis point... Read more »
Fed Officials Signal Inflation Crackdown Ahead of Next Rate Meeting

Fed Officials Signal Inflation Crackdown Ahead of Next Rate Meeting

In public appearances this week, a number of top Federal Reserve officials signaled a strict crackdown on sticky inflation, setting a hawkish tone ahead of the next policy meeting later this month.... Read more »
What It Takes To Buy a 0K Home at a 6.55% Rate

What It Takes To Buy a $430K Home at a 6.55% Rate

Rates surged this week to levels not seen in 11 months as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran continued ratcheting up with no resolution in sight, putting renewed upward pressure on... Read more »
15‑Year Fixed Rate and ARMs See Sharp Jumps

15‑Year Fixed Rate and ARMs See Sharp Jumps

If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing, it’s good to know what’s happening with mortgage rates today, July 9th. As of this morning, mortgage rates are seeing a bit of... Read more »
Retail, Multifamily CMBS Delinquencies Rise in June as Overall Rate Moves Lower

Retail, Multifamily CMBS Delinquencies Rise in June as Overall Rate Moves Lower

The Trepp CMBS Delinquency Rate decreased by 20 basis points to 7.35% in June 2026, led by a large lodging cure. However, three of the five major property types saw increases in their delinquency... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 21 Basis Points

30‑Year Refinance Rate Rises by 2 Basis Points

The 30-year fixed refinance rate has nudged up to 6.75% as of July 1, 2026, a small increase of 2 basis points from yesterday. This means that if you’re thinking about refinancing... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 21 Basis Points

30‑Year Refinance Rate Drops by 6 Basis Points

If you’re a homeowner thinking about refinancing, today, June 29, 2026, might be a good day to look closer! The average 30-year fixed refinance rate has dipped by 6 basis points, settling... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Sharply by 28 Basis Points Year Over Year

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Sharply by 28 Basis Points Year Over Year

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped by 28 basis points compared to this time last year, now sitting at 6.49%. While this might sound like a small shift, it could... Read more »