November 21, 2024 Mortgage rates ticked back up this week, continuing to approach 7 percent. Heading into the holidays, purchase demand remains in the doldrums. While for-sale inventory is increasing modestly, the elevated interest rate environment has caused new construction … Continue reading →

November 14, 2024 After a six-week climb, rates have leveled off, but overall affordability continues to be an issue for potential homebuyers. Freddie Mac’s latest research shows that mortgage payments compared to rents on the same homes are elevated relative … Continue reading →

November 7, 2024 Mortgage rates continued to inch up this week, reaching 6.79 percent. It is clear purchase demand is very sensitive to mortgage rates in the current market environment. As soon as rates began to rise in early October, … Continue reading →

October 31, 2024 Increasing for the fifth consecutive week, mortgage rates reached their highest level since the beginning of August. With several potential inflection points happening over the next week, including the jobs report, the 2024 election, and the Federal … Continue reading →

October 24, 2024 The continued strength in the economy drove mortgage rates higher once again this week. Over the last few years, there has been a tension between downbeat economic narrative and incoming economic data stronger than that narrative. This … Continue reading →

October 17, 2024 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased for the third consecutive week, moving closer to 6.5%. In general, higher rates reflect the strength in the economy that is supportive of the housing market. But notably, as compared to a … Continue reading →

October 10, 2024 Following the release of a stronger-than-expected September jobs report, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage saw the largest one-week increase since April. However, the rise in rates is largely due to shifts in expectations and not the underlying … Continue reading →

October 3, 2024 The decline in mortgage rates has stalled due to a mix of escalating geopolitical tensions and a rebound in short-term rates that indicate the market’s enthusiasm on rate cuts was premature. Zooming out to the bigger picture, … Continue reading →