Mortgage rates fell to low levels during the pandemic, dropping below 3% as real estate prices soared. But subsequent issues with inflation ultimately caused the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark ...

This has been a rough week on numerous levels, and mortgage rates are no exception. The average rates starting with a five that we saw in February — somehow only four weeks ago — now feel like a fever ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Homebuyers have been hoping for months that mortgage rates will come ...

Spring, a season that is traditionally one of the better times for homebuying, is right around the corner. Not only do the months of April and May generally offer the most new listings of the year to ...

Spring is usually considered prime time for the housing market. The winter weather is finally thawing out, the sun is starting to shine more regularly and everything is looking greener and rosier. But ...

Purchase activity soared to kick off the spring market this year as climbing rates didn't dampen momentum over last year's tepid start. Processing Content Those mortgage locks in March were up 38% ...

With the most recent inflation report showing a rise and the prospect of a drop in this week's report uncertain, some homebuyers may want to start thinking about their next steps should rates remain ...

Average 30-year mortgage rates have surged to their highest level since summer 2025 as financial markets react to the Iran conflict. Milan_Jovic / Getty Images 30-year mortgage rates have climbed ...

The war in Iran continues to push rates higher and could make home buyers hesitant. This has been a rough week on numerous levels, and mortgage rates are no exception. The average rates starting with ...