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Values declined in two regions and were flat in two others, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
December 26 -
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index measures a period when 30-year mortgage rates were climbing toward 8%, shutting out increasing numbers of would-be homebuyers.
December 26 -
Rates that have been below 7% for two consecutive weeks have given originators a gift at what's typically a slow time of year, Freddie Mac said.
December 21 -
The enterprise is now calling for a recession to start in the second quarter of next year, with negative growth expected for the full year.
December 18 -
The Fed's announcement is responsible for a 19 basis point drop in the 10-year yield over a two-day period, pushing the 30-year fixed under 7% for the first time since August, Freddie Mac said.
December 14 -
Recent economic data pushed investors toward Treasurys over the past week, driving 10-year yields to as low as 4.1%.
December 7 -
Heightened government-backed activity also helped bring the average loan size down to its lowest mark in 2023, with purchase amounts falling below $400,000 for the first time since January, the Mortgage Bankers Association found.
December 6 -
The 30-year average declined for the fifth consecutive week, as purchase demand picking up at the same time, according to Freddie Mac.
November 30 -
Even if the 30-year fixed were to slip further to 6.4%, it is not enough to end the seller's strike, economists said.
November 22 -
The market's reaction to the Consumer Price Index report on Tuesday helped to push the 10-year Treasury and 30-year fixed-rate loan lower, Freddie Mac said.
November 16