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dailywire.comU.S. Housing Market Enters Fourth Year of Slow Sales
Existing-home sales remain near multi-decade lows as elevated mortgage rates continue to limit transactions. Real-estate agents report mounting financial pressure after three years of subdued volume.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise to Highest Level Since August
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates increased last week, reaching the highest point recorded since August. The move coincided with reduced home-purchase activity and a sharp decline in refinancing applications.
Mortgage Rates Rise as Inflation Reaches Three-Year High
Mortgage rates have climbed to 6.62 percent amid rising inflation. Experts link the increase to bond market movements and the ongoing conflict in Iran.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.51 Percent This Week
The average U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.51 percent from 6.36 percent, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. The rate remains below the 6.86 percent level recorded one year earlier.
wallethacks.comLong-term Treasury yields reach highest levels since 2007
The 30-year Treasury yield hit 5.2 percent this week, its highest level since 2007. The 10-year yield also reached its highest point in more than a year. Rising yields reflect investor concerns over inflation and government debt.
marketwatch.comTreasury Yields Rise as Inflation Concerns Grow
Rising Treasury yields reflect investor expectations that higher inflation may delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The 30-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2007.
manilatimes.netU.S. 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Reaches 6.75 Percent
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.75 percent on Tuesday. The increase marks the highest level since July 2025 according to Mortgage News Daily.
Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.56 Percent, Increasing Use of Adjustable-Rate Loans
The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages increased to 6.56 percent last week. Mortgage applications fell while the share of adjustable-rate mortgages rose to nearly 10 percent.
U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.56 Percent
The average rate on 30-year mortgages increased 10 basis points to 6.56 percent in the week ending May 15, the highest level in seven weeks. Mortgage applications fell 2.3 percent during the same period.
upi.comUS 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Averages 6.36 Percent
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage declined to 6.36 percent in the week ended May 14 from 6.37 percent the prior week. Freddie Mac reported the figure on Thursday. Mortgage rates have fluctuated in a narrow range in recent weeks after earlier volatility tied to econom…
US MBA Mortgage Applications Rise 1.7% After Prior Week's Decline
Mortgage applications increased after declining in the prior week, according to data released Wednesday. The 30-year mortgage rate edged higher to 6.46 percent. The figures come as the housing market continues to adjust to elevated borrowing costs.
marketwatch.comExisting-Home Sales Rose 0.2% in April
Existing-home sales increased 0.2% in April from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million, the National Association of Realtors reported. The gain fell short of economists' forecasts and left sales near the low levels that have persisted for more than…
Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.25 Percent on May 11 2026
The average 30-year mortgage rate stood at 6.25 percent and the 15-year rate at 5.75 percent as of May 11 2026 according to Zillow. Refinance rates were slightly higher at 6.57 percent for 30-year loans. Rates have improved from a year ago but remain above mid-April levels as bor…
thehindubusinessline.comTreasury Yields Rise to 5.03% for 30-Year Bonds Amid Iranian Attacks on UAE Oil Facilities
Treasury yields across maturities from two to 30 years increased today following Iranian attacks on oil facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The 30-year yield reached 5.03%, while mortgage rates rose to 6.52%. Crude oil prices also climbed, accompanied by concerns over inflati…
SemaforGallup Poll: 25% of Non-Homeowners Expect to Buy a Home in Next 5 Years, Down from Decade-High
A Gallup poll conducted in early April 2026 found that only 25% of non-homeowners expect to buy a home in the next five years, a record low. Overall, 28% anticipate purchasing within 10 years, while 45% foresee no home purchase. Most Americans view it as a bad time to buy, amid r…
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investopedia.comU.S. Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly to 6.09% for 30-Year Fixed After Five-Week Low
Mortgage rates increased modestly this week amid renewed Middle East tensions, with the 30-year fixed rate reaching 6.09%, up seven basis points from last week. Shorter-term and adjustable-rate options also edged higher, though four lenders offered rates below 6% APR. Forecasts f…
rismedia.comUS Mortgage Applications Rise 7.9% as Rates Dip to 6.35%
US mortgage applications increased by 7.9% in the week ending April 17, up from 1.8% previously. The 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.35% from 6.42%. This marks the largest weekly gain in home purchase applications since early January, amid easing financing costs.
Ashtianilastuser / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)National Association of Realtors Lowers 2026 Home Sales Forecast Amid March Decline and Falling Mortgage Rates
Existing home sales in the United States decreased 3.6% in March from February, reaching an annual pace of 3.98 million units. This marked the slowest pace in nine months and fell below economist expectations. The National Association of Realtors has revised its forecast downward…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFreddie Mac Reports Decline in 30-Year and 15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates for Week Ending April 9
Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 6.37% for the week ending April 9, down from 6.46% the previous week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.74%, a slight decline from 5.77%. These rates reflect weekly surveys of lenders by the g…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Homebuyer Inquiries Decline in March Amid Mortgage Market Uncertainty
The number of prospective homebuyers in the UK decreased in March, according to data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. This decline followed disruptions in the mortgage market linked to Middle East conflict. The report highlights a shift in buyer sentiment amid e…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK Housing Market Slows Amid Rising Mortgage Costs and Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reported a slowdown in the UK property market in March, with buyer inquiries and sales declining due to higher borrowing costs and geopolitical factors. House price expectations weakened, particularly in southern England regions. Suppl…
Martin Addison / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Mortgage Applications Decline Annually for First Time in Over a Year Amid Economic Uncertainty
Mortgage demand from homebuyers and homeowners fell 4% annually in the week ending October 6, marking the first yearly drop in over a year. The decline coincides with weakening consumer sentiment influenced by geopolitical tensions from the Israel-Hamas war. Data from the Mortgag…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUK House Prices Decline Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Geopolitical Uncertainty
UK house prices fell in the latest month as mortgage rates increased and many low-rate deals were withdrawn. BBC News reported that uncertainty from the Iran conflict contributed to reduced buyer demand. The housing market faces ongoing challenges from higher borrowing costs.
dailywire.comCNBC Housing Market Survey Shows Buyers and Sellers Exiting Market in Q1 2025
The CNBC Housing Market Survey for the first quarter of 2025 indicates that buyers and sellers are leaving the housing market. Respondents, consisting of top real estate agents, reported local market conditions and sentiment. Buyers expressed greater concerns about the economy an…