The Federal Open Market Committee did not cut rates this month, as it waits to see how President Donald Trump's tariffs play out.

As we often discuss, mortgage rates are based on bonds that share many similarities with U.S. Treasuries, so it's no surprise to see chaos in that market and a concomitant jump in mortgage rates.

That isn't always a problem, but it is today. Freddie reports that this week's mortgage rates fell to 6.62 from 6.64. Per survey methodology, that's the average rate between last Thursday and ...

While other mortgage rates sites show rates being quoted to borrowers with top credit profiles, the HousingWire Mortgage Rates Center shows actual locked rates with borrowers of all credit profiles.

Mortgage rates barely budged last week, but homebuyers may be inching back to the market despite strong spring headwinds. Refinance demand was weaker, however, pushing total application volume ...

ATLANTA, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Mortgage, the nation's leading lender dedicated to first-generation American homebuyers and part of the Equity Prime Mortgage (EPM) family of brands ...

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If you've been waiting for inflation to drop and push down mortgage rates, here's what experts have to say on the topic. Compare today's mortgage loan options and lock in a top rate now.

The average US 30-year mortgage rate rose for the first time since early January, causing a pullback in refinancing and tempering purchase activity. The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage climbed ...

shapecharge / Getty Images After shooting up for three consecutive days, the 30-year mortgage rate average marched in place at 7.06% Thursday—its highest level since mid-January. Rates were ...

Discount points are a way to lower your mortgage rate, while origination points are fees lenders charge to create, review and process your loan. The national median family income for 2024 was $ ...

While thousands of lenders originated mortgages in 2024, most of the activity is concentrated at the top: The 10 largest ...