Mortgage Rates Rise Again—but Our Economist Explains Why There Is Improvement in Homebuyer Demand
Mortgage rates rose to 6.54% for a 30-year fixed loan—the highest in roughly two months, says Realtor.com senior economist Ralph McLaughlin.
Mortgage rates rose to 6.54% for a 30-year fixed loan—the highest in roughly two months, says Realtor.com senior economist Ralph McLaughlin.
While mortgage rates are expected to improve into 2025, recent short-term volatilities could continue until the end of the month.
Mortgage rates rose from 6.32% last week to 6.44% for a 30-year fixed home loan for the week ending Oct. 17, according to Freddie Mac.
The mortgage rate wild ride continues, but there’s also good news for budget-minded buyers as home prices tick down and housing stock rises.
Mortgage rates ticked up slightly from from 6.08% to 6.12% for a 30-year fixed home loan in the week ending Oct. 3, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week to 6.08%, encouraging many buyers and sellers to return to the market.
Mortgage rates plunged from 6.20% to 6.09% for a 30-year fixed home loan for the week ending Sept. 19, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates tumbled from 6.35% to 6.20% for a 30-year fixed home loan for the week ending Sept. 12, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates stayed flat at 6.35% for a 30-year fixed home loan for the week ending Sept. 5, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates fell this week, with the rate for a 30-year fixed home loan going from 6.46% last week to 6.35% for the week ending Aug. 29.
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