July 30, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% this week. The housing market continues to benefit from more available inventory, providing prospective homebuyers with additional options and helping support buyer activity as mortgage rates fluctuate. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage … Continue reading →

July 23, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% this week. As market conditions continue to evolve, borrowers should remember that shopping around for a mortgage rate can make a meaningful difference, potentially saving them thousands over the loan’s lifetime. … Continue reading →

July 16, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% this week. Purchase application demand has weakened recently, but housing affordability is more favorable and housing inventory continues to rise, thus the backdrop for prospective homebuyers is modestly improving. The 30-year … Continue reading →

July 9, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% this week. Mortgage rates have not changed much recently, but economic growth and housing affordability continue to improve for homebuyers as they shop for homes in today’s market. The 30-year fixed-rate … Continue reading →

July 2, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage eased slightly this week averaging 6.43%. With rates at a seven-week low and purchase demand continuing to edge higher, it’s an encouraging sign as prospective homebuyers respond to modest improvements in affordability. The … Continue reading →

June 25, 2026 The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was little changed this week at 6.49%. Rates have remained relatively stable over the last six weeks. Meanwhile, purchase activity eased modestly and refinance activity has continued to pick up recently, … Continue reading →

June 18, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased this week averaging 6.47%. Incoming data continues to reflect a resilient consumer, with retail sales improving and pending home sales strengthening, suggesting purchase demand is continuing to modestly improve. The 30-year fixed-rate … Continue reading →

June 11, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% this week. Stronger employment momentum has helped existing home sales reach a five-month high. Importantly, homebuyers are looking past the short-term rate fluctuations and actively entering the market, signaling renewed confidence … Continue reading →

June 4, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 6.48% this week. With mortgage rates in the mid-6% range and income growth outpacing home price growth, housing affordability is marginally improving. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of June … Continue reading →

May 28, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% this week. Pending home sales have increased three months in a row, indicating there’s latent demand and homebuyers are ready to jump back into the market if mortgage rates decline. The … Continue reading →