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For the second consecutive week mortgage rates moved higher, as the likelihood of the Federal Reserve acting diminished after the Consumer Price Index report.
July 17 -
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose for the first time in six weeks, driven by Friday's strong jobs report and renewed uncertainty around tariffs.
July 10 -
Growth in conventional originations at U.S. banks came with the unexpectedly rapid rise of 30-year fixed interest rates in 2022, Federal Reserve researchers found.
July 9 -
Refinance apps made up more than 40% of all mortgage applications last week, driving an uptick as consumers seek out cheaper mortgage payments.
July 2 -
Fannie Mae's June housing outlook was down from a month ago, reflecting expectations of a further slowing housing market.
June 25 -
None of the economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer predict the Fed will cut rates at this week's meeting, few expect one in July and 41% said after September.
June 17 -
While lenders have come out with more products for the spring season, rate lock data finds buyers still hesitant to act because of high mortgage rates.
June 10 -
Even with the four basis-point drop, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage remained at levels last seen in February as the Spring homebuying season reaches its climax.
June 5 -
The product, as well as the housing market, is different today than what it was two decades ago, where some feel it was a cause of the financial crisis.
June 3 -
However, with the market continuing to shift more in favor of homebuyers, home prices should move lower, aiding affordability in the weeks ahead.
May 29