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 Applications Today: Home Loan and Refinancing Drop Another Week as Rates Inch Higher

Mortgage Applications Today: Home Loan and Refinancing Drop Another Week as Rates Inch Higher

Mortgage applications fell for the fourth straight week—down 0.8% for the week ending April 3, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume,... Read more »
Rates Go Down Amid Economic Slowdown

Rates Go Down Amid Economic Slowdown

If you’re looking to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage, today, April 7, 2026, brings some welcome news: mortgage rates have dipped a bit, offering a small breath of fresh... 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 »

War and Rising Rates Can’t Slow the Spring Housing Rush

As the war in Iran continues on, it’s placing economic uncertainty on homebuyers navigating the spring selling season. Despite that, there’s been an uptick in market pace, according to the Realtor.com® Weekly... Read more »
Mortgage rates rise despite 0B GSE MBS expansion signal

Mortgage rates rise despite $200B GSE MBS expansion signal

The market initially reacted strongly after President Donald Trump signaled support for increased activity, directing the GSEs toward a $200 billion expansion of their MBS portfolios. Bloomberg reported on March 22 that the... Read more »
Housing demand holds up despite mortgage rates at yearly highs

Housing demand holds up despite mortgage rates at yearly highs

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 six weeks have shown positive yearly growth. However, the... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Surge as Spring Selling Season Approaches—Here’s What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know

Mortgage Rates Surge as Spring Selling Season Approaches—Here’s What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know

Mortgage rates jumped 16 basis points last week, their largest single-week increase in nearly a year, putting additional pressure on homebuyers already navigating a challenging market. The three-week climb marks the steepest... Read more »

Falling Home Prices Offer a Window as Mortgage Interest Rates Edge Higher

The spring selling season is seeing increasing inventory and lower home prices, according to the Realtor.com® Weekly Housing Trends report for the week ending March 26. Those factors combined favors buyers, but... Read more »
Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates

Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates

Housing demand was fine before the war! Housing demand was running very smoothly this year, having its best start in years, even with the snow events. We saw multi-year highs in purchase... Read more »