Mortgage spreads and the 10-year yield Mortgage spreads have been very damaging to housing demand over the past few years, as they’ve kept rates more elevated than normal. However, 2026 will be... Read more »
Quick Read Homebuyer demand for mortgages remains near 2025 highs despite a slight weekly decline, with purchase loan applications up 19% year-over-year per the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey.... Read more »
Mortgage rates remained stable this week as the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) inflation report matched economists’ expectations. As a result, HousingWire’s Mortgage Rates Center showed the average 30-year fixed rate for conventional... Read more »
Mortgage rates stabilized this week as the Federal Reserve decided to keep its rates unchanged Wednesday. However, mortgage rates still remain at a 23-year high. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.76% as of... Read more »