Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize

Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize

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 »
Homebuyer Demand Stays Strong as Mortgage Rates Stabilize

Homebuyer Demand Stays Strong as Mortgage Rates Stabilize

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 stabilize prior to Friday’s jobs report

Mortgage rates stabilize prior to Friday’s jobs report

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 stabilize after Fed meeting

Mortgage rates stabilize after Fed meeting

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 »