Have mortgage rates dropped enough to spur homebuyers this spring?
Four out of five prospective buyers won’t act until mortgage rates fall further, a recent U.S. News & World Report survey found.
Mortgage rates remain near 3-month low
Mortgage rates ticked higher to 6.65% after falling for seven straight weeks and remain near a three-month low, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage edges higher, ending a seven-week slide
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged higher this week, ending a seven-week slide that helped ease borrowing costs for home shoppers just in time for the spring homebuying season.
Mortgage Rates Remained Essentially Flat This Week
Despite volatility in the markets, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained essentially flat from last week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Mortgage rates continue to be relatively low versus the last few months,
US Mortgage Rates Drop for a Sixth Week to Lowest Since December
The average US 30-year mortgage rate declined for a sixth straight week to the lowest level since early December, sparking a pickup in purchase and refinancing activity.
Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in 5 months, luring home buyers back into the housing market
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in five months, luring more home buyers into the housing market. As the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to the lowest level since October 2024 at the start of this month,
Mortgage Rates Are Bobbing in a Range Above Recent 4-Month Low
After notching a 2025 low last week, 30-year mortgage rates have inched higher in a mild yo-yo pattern. Rates moved up for most loan types Wednesday.
Mortgage rates 'essentially flat' from last week despite market volatility
Mortgage rates remained “essentially flat” this week despite the volatility in the markets, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.65% as of March 13,
Mortgage rates barely budge despite a wild week for financial markets
Mortgage rates barely moved despite a volatile few days in the stock market. The average rate on a 30-year loan stood at 6.65%, according to Freddie Mac.
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Here’s how mortgage rates are doing. Is now a good time for Utahns to buy a home?
Mortgage rates in the U.S. didn’t move much this week. Freddie Mac, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, reported only a slight uptick in the U.S. average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate, to 6.65% ...