Mortgage rates sink to historic low
The average 30-year mortgage hit an all-time low of 2.86%, according to Freddie Mac
by Patrick Kearns Sep 10
Mortgage rates creep back to 3%
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage average increased for the first time since May to 3.01%, for the week ending July 23
by Patrick Kearns Jul 23
30-year mortgage rates dip below 3% for first time in 50 years
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was reported at 2.98%, down from 3.03%. It's the first time the rate fell below 3% since Freddie Mac began tracking weekly rates in 1971
by Patrick Kearns Jul 16
Mortgage rates hit all-time low heading into July 4th weekend
The average 30-year mortgage hit a new all-time low of 3.07% this week, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
As aging urban cores get more expensive, a source of affordable housing diminishes
Sam Khater, the chief economist at Freddie Mac, looks at how 'filtering' impacts home prices in cities
by Patrick Kearns Apr 21
Mortgage rates remain flat but could go lower this year
The average rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is at an all-time low, but it could drop further if the economy stabilizes
by Patrick Kearns Apr 9
mortgage applications
Despite the slight rise in rates, homebuyer demand remains strong, according to Redfin Chief Economist Darryl Fairweather
by Patrick Kearns Mar 12
30-year mortgage rates hit lowest point in 50-year history
The average 30-year mortgage hit an all-time low of 3.29% this week, according to data from Freddie Mac
by Patrick Kearns Mar 5
Mortgage rates hit yearly lows
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage was 4.06% this week, down from 4.66% at this time last year
by Patrick Kearns May 23
A rollercoaster
The 30-year-fixed rate fell from 4.28% to 4.06%. Home sales jump expected as buyers rush to take advantage
by Marian McPherson Mar 28
Blame seniors, not millennials, for housing shortage: Study
A study found that older Americans are increasingly holding on to homes instead of selling them as they age
Will declining mortgage rates reverse static home sales?
Mortgage rates continued their 2-month slide, with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ending the year at 4.55%
by Patrick Kearns Dec 27
Up arrow buildings growth increase success
A strong economy, robust jobs growth and continued short-term rate hikes all contributed to this week's 7-year high
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
Mortgage rates rise for 4th consecutive week
The 30-year fixed rate has not been this high since May, says Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates inch back slightly, yet remain mostly flat since spring
Stability in borrowing costs comes despite the highest core inflation rates since 2008, according to Freddie Mac survey
by Patrick Kearns Aug 16