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U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb, Impacting Homebuyers

U.S. mortgage rates rise to nearly 7%, impacting homebuyers as spring season begins.

Mortgage Rates Rise, Impacting Spring Homebuying Season

U.S. mortgage rates rise for the third week, impacting home loan borrowing costs during the spring homebuying season.

Rising Mortgage Rates Pose Challenge for Spring Homebuying Season

Learn about the recent rise in U.S. mortgage rates, which could impact prospective homebuyers ahead of the spring homebuying season.

Average long-term mortgage rates ease as spring homebuying season approaches

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate saw a slight decrease this week, providing potential homebuyers some relief as the spring homebuying season approa...

US Mortgage Rates Rise to Highest Level in Four Weeks

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose to its highest level in four weeks, with the 30-year rate at 6.66% and the 15-year rate at 5.87%.

Average long-term mortgage rates rise again, reaching their highest level in 4 weeks

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the second time in as many weeks, climbing to its highest level in four weeks

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Average long-term mortgage rates edge higher, snapping 9-week slide

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, ending a nine-week slide that gave prospective homebuyers some breathing room after home loan borrowing soared to the highest level in more than two decades

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

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Mortgage Rates Plummet to Lowest Levels in Months!

In a delightful twist, mortgage rates in the US have taken a joyful slide to their lowest levels since May, according to the ever-reliable Freddie Mac. Thi...

US New Home Sales Slow More Than Expected In November

Sales of new US homes cooled more than anticipated in November, slipping to the lowest level in a year, according to government data released Friday.

International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023

Mortgage Rates Relax as Freddie Mac Reports Softening Trend

Freddie Mac reports a delightful dip in mortgage rates, offering a sweet spot for homebuyers and stimulating the housing market. Time to seize the dream home!

The average long-term US mortgage rate dips below 7% to its lowest level since early August

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped below 7% to its lowest level since early August, another boost for prospective homebuyers who have largely been held back by sharply higher borrowing costs and heightened competition for relatively few homes for sale

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.22%, sliding to lowest level since late September

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the fifth week in a row, more good news for prospective homebuyers grappling with an increasingly unaffordable housing market

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Sales Of New US Homes Slow In October

New home sales in the United States decelerated in October, according to government data released Monday, although the market for new properties remains boosted by a lack of inventory for existing ones.

International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023

Best Foreclosure Sites for Finding Properties

Wondering how to find foreclosed homes for sale for your next residence or to flip for a profit? These websites will guide you to foreclosures and real estate-owned properties to buy.

Kiplinger · Nov 11, 2023

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WEKU · Nov 11, 2023

Thousands of veterans face foreclosure and it's not their fault. The VA could help

An NPR investigation finds that many people with VA loans who got a COVID forbearance are at risk of losing their homes. The VA has a fix, but it could be too late unless it halts foreclosures.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.5% in second-straight weekly drop

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell for the second week in a row, positive news for prospective homebuyers after rates touched a 22-year high just last month

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

The average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 7.76% in first drop after climbing 7 weeks in a row

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell slightly this week, ending a seven-week climb —- modest relief for prospective homebuyers grappling with an increasingly unaffordable housing market

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

The average long-term US mortgage rate rises for 7th straight week, 30-year loan reaches 7.79%

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose for the seventh straight week, making a significant hurdle for prospective homebuyers

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Fortune · Oct 19, 2023

Buyers—and sellers—need to prepare for mortgage rates nearing 8% and staying there indefinitely says a prominent chief economist

First American’s Mark Fleming says mortgage rates could get closer to 8%.

Fortune · Oct 11, 2023

Goldman is back with a 16-years-later look at the housing market crash of 2008—and finds affordability is even worse right now

Goldman Sachs economist says it would take a ‘shock to the broader economy’ to make homebuying more affordable.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%, its highest level since December 2000

The cost of financing a home surged again this week as the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to its highest level since December 2000, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers

Fortune · Sep 29, 2023

Mortgage rates just hit a 22-year high—it'll continue to be a ‘drag on home sales,’ Realtor.com chief economist says

"Longer-term, higher mortgage rates are likely to be a drag on home sales as costs put buying out of reach, causing many households to delay plans to move."

Kiplinger · Sep 8, 2023

5 Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate

Mortgage rates are high this year, but you can still find an affordable loan with these tips.

StockNews.com · Aug 22, 2023

3 Bond ETFs That Investors Keep Going Back To

Despite indications of the U.S. economy potentially navigating toward a sought-after soft landing, lingering threats of credit rating downgrades could persevere the market uncertainty moving forward. Against this backdrop, investing in appropriate bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs), such as Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND), First Trust Low Duration Opportunities…

Kiplinger · Aug 18, 2023

Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Mark in More Than 21 Years

Latest mortgage rates data shows a tough landscape for prospective homebuyers – and sellers.

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