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 →

May 21, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51% this week. As rates fluctuate, aspiring buyers should remember that by shopping around for the best mortgage rate and getting multiple quotes, they can potentially save thousands. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage … Continue reading →

May 14, 2026 Mortgage rates ticked down this week, averaging 6.36%. While purchase demand is softening, it remains above this time last year. Recent data also shows existing-home sales modestly edging up. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.36% as of … Continue reading →

May 7, 2026 The 30 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.37% this week. Recent data points to slightly better conditions for buyers with a boost in new-home sales, median new-home prices being down to their lowest level since July 2021, … Continue reading →

April 30, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% this week. As rates had modestly declined the last few weeks, purchase demand has accelerated with purchase applications rising to over 20 percent above a year ago. It is clear that … Continue reading →

April 23, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined again this week to 6.23%. Rates currently stand at their lowest level in the last three spring homebuying seasons. This improvement, coupled with a pickup in purchase applications and refinance activity, as … Continue reading →

April 16, 2026 Mortgage rates declined this week to a four-week low of 6.30%. Compared to one year ago when rates were at 6.83%, this is a meaningful improvement for homebuyers during what is typically the busy spring homebuying season. … Continue reading →