As Fed Holds Rates Steady, the Mortgage Rate Outlook Remains Cloudy
The FOMC voted to hold interest rates steady at its October meeting. While this decision may not directly impact mortgage ...
Mortgage rates rise for seventh straight week, squeezing homebuyers
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 7.4%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 7.28%.
How the Iran war is raising mortgage costs for US homebuyers
The Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to keep interest rates unchanged, leaving mortgage rates above 7% and homebuyers facing ...
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Mortgage rates climb above 7% as inflation and bond yields rise
The fall home-buying season is getting more expensive as mortgage rates continue to climb, with several measures showing borrowing costs at or above 7% this week. Freddie Mac reports that its ...
Fannie Mae expects additional multifamily delinquencies as rates rise, grows net worth to $119B
Fannie Mae Q3 2026 earnings: resilient profits, VantageScore 4.0 rollout, and rising credit risks from higher rates.