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May 29, 2025 2:01 PM
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Bonds Hold Morning Gains; No Reaction to Tariff Headlines
The markets reacted to tariff headlines, with tariffs back in effect pending further review by the court. Traders expect the administration to find ways around any attempted block. Tepid economic data and a well-received 7-year Treasury auction added mildly to the gains. Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) and 10-year Treasury yields saw slight improvements.
May 29, 2025 2:00 PM
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Mortgage rates rise for third straight week, hover near 7%
The article discusses the lack of housing supply being a significant problem, the increase in mortgage rates for the third straight week with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.89%, and the rise in home prices. The National Association of Realtors reported a drop in pending home sales and emphasized the importance of lower mortgage rates to boost home buyer activity.
May 29, 2025 1:01 PM
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Monthly mortgage payments on the rise, but not for long
Homebuyers in the current Spring season are facing larger monthly payments, but relief may be on the way. Mortgage rates have increased since April and the Purchase Application Payment Index has dropped. Yields on the 10-year Treasury are climbing due to various factors, and pending sales of homes have increased thanks to a brief dip in mortgage rates.
May 29, 2025 1:00 PM
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The market slump? It’s ‘all about mortgage rates’
Pending home sales dropped significantly in April due to economic uncertainties such as tariffs, federal job cuts, and high mortgage rates. The rise in mortgage rates is a major hurdle for potential buyers, with rates averaging around 6.89%. Despite lower prices and rising supply, lower mortgage rates are seen as essential to revive the housing market. Privatizing Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae could ... more
May 29, 2025 11:00 AM
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Mortgage rates keep rising. Home sales keep slowing.
Mortgage rates increased for the third consecutive week, reaching an average of 6.89% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. As a result, the housing market is being negatively impacted, with a decline in both refinance and purchase applications. Sales of previously-owned homes have been inconsistent this year, with April seeing the slowest pace since 2009. Home contract signings also dropped in April,... more
May 29, 2025 10:30 AM
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 29, 2025: Rates higher for the third week in a row
Mortgage interest rates increased slightly this week, with the average 30-year fixed rate rising to 6.89%. The 10-year Treasury yield is up compared to the previous week, but rates are still lower than mid-month highs. The article discusses the impact of economic factors on mortgage rates, the difference between fixed and adjustable-rate mortgages, factors that affect mortgage rates, and refinanci... more
May 29, 2025 10:14 AM
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Mortgage rates rise again to highest level since February
Mortgage rates have increased for the third week in a row, reaching their highest point since February. Despite some economic news and political developments affecting Treasury yields, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage saw some decrease in pricing.
May 29, 2025 9:00 AM
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Mortgage rates inch higher as US home sellers outnumber buyers
US mortgage rates have slightly increased for another week, with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage at 6.89% and the 15-year at 6.03%. The high rates are making it difficult for homebuyers to enter the market, leading to weaker home sales. Supply is outpacing demand in the housing market, which is expected to bring home prices down by about 1% this year.
May 29, 2025 9:00 AM
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Mortgage rates spend another week stuck near 7%
Mortgage rates rose slightly this week as Treasury yields moved higher, with the average 30-year rate at 6.89% and the 15-year rate at 6.03%. Despite rates being lower than a year ago, prospective buyers are struggling to find affordable options, impacting home contract signings. Mortgage applications to purchase a home improved 3%, while refinancing applications dropped 7%.
May 29, 2025 8:00 AM
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Housing contract activity dropped sharply in April as volatility and high rates reigned
Home contract signings in April fell 6.3% due to high mortgage rates and tariff uncertainty. Pending contracts were down 2.5% year over year nationwide, with decreases in all regions except the Midwest. Housing inventory has increased, but prices remain high and mortgage rates are above 6%, making the market unaffordable for many. Lower mortgage rates are needed to boost homebuyers back into the m... more
May 28, 2025 11:00 AM
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Mortgage rates rose to the highest level since January, but demand from homebuyers still grew. Here's why.
Mortgage rates increased to the highest level since January, but homebuyers were still applying for loans. Purchase applications rose by 2%, while applications to refinance fell by 7% for the week. Mortgage rates slightly dropped at the start of the week after a report on consumer confidence.
May 28, 2025 4:00 AM
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Mortgage rates rose to the highest level since January, but demand from homebuyers still grew. Here's why.
Mortgage rates rose for the third straight week to the highest level since January, with an increase in applications to purchase a home but a decrease in applications to refinance. The increase in purchase applications is attributed to increased housing inventory in many markets.
May 28, 2025 3:00 AM
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Mortgage rates keep climbing, but so does homebuyer demand
Mortgage rates have risen over the Memorial Day weekend, prompting calls for benchmark rate cuts. Despite the increase, home purchase demand is stronger compared to a year ago.
May 28, 2025 3:00 AM
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 28, 2025: Moving lower among the most popular loan terms
Mortgage interest rates are currently lower across popular loan terms. The article discusses the average interest rates for different mortgage options such as 30-year fixed, 20-year fixed, 15-year fixed, and ARM loans. It also explains the pros and cons of different mortgage types like fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages. Additionally, refinancing options are mentioned along with ti... more
May 27, 2025 2:01 PM
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Mortgage Rates Move Back Under 7%
30yr fixed mortgage rates spent 3 consecutive days over 7% last week, marking the first time since February. Rates have been more volatile and elevated in the past 7 weeks compared to the narrow range in March. Today's improvement was influenced by bond market movements and a stronger than expected Consumer Confidence Index, which raised concerns over the labor market.
May 27, 2025 3:00 AM
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 27, 2025: Mostly unchanged following the holiday weekend
The article discusses that mortgage interest rates remained mostly unchanged today. It provides information on the current mortgage rates, the difference between 15-year and 30-year mortgages, refinancing rates, adjustable-rate mortgages, future mortgage rate predictions through 2025, and factors to consider when refinancing. It concludes by discussing the anticipated decrease in mortgage rates by... more
May 26, 2025 12:00 PM
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Mortgage rates are battling a weak economy and persistent inflation, and inflation may be winning
The article discusses the importance of asking the right questions before signing a mortgage, particularly related to credit scores. It also touches on the sustainability of mortgage rates at 7% and the benefits of life insurance for financial security.
May 26, 2025 3:00 AM
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 26, 2025: Slight changes as bond market on holiday
The article discusses the current mortgage interest rates for Memorial Day 2025, noting that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell slightly while the 15-year fixed interest rate increased. It also mentions how rates are affected by the bond market's closure during the holiday weekend and how concerns about tariffs and national debt influence bond yields.
May 25, 2025 2:00 PM
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Home sales slowest in over a dozen years
Sales of previously owned U.S. homes fell in April due to elevated mortgage rates and rising prices, marking the slowest sales pace for the month of April since 2009. Home prices continued to increase, reaching an all-time high. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage remains high, freezing out potential homebuyers. However, there is a higher inventory of unsold homes on the market compared to rece... more
May 25, 2025 3:00 AM
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 24, 2025: A surprise move downward
Mortgage rates are slightly lower today after rising for three days. The average 30-year fixed rate is 6.94% while the 15-year fixed rate is 6.09%. Refinancing rates are higher than rates for buying a house. 30-year fixed rate mortgage has lower payments but higher interest costs in the long term, while the 15-year fixed rate has higher monthly payments but lower interest costs over the life of th... more
May 25, 2025 3:00 AM
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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 25, 2025: Rates remain volatile in light of mixed economic news
The article discusses how mortgage rates are mixed today, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.91% and the 15-year fixed rate at 6.10%. It emphasizes the importance of having a target home loan interest rate in mind when buying a home, as well as the significance of balancing interest rates with lender fees to find the best overall loan package for the long term. The article also provides information ... more
May 24, 2025 3:01 AM
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Mortgage Demand Impacted by Rising Rates
Mortgage rates rose to their highest levels since February last week, leading to a slowdown in both purchase and refinance applications. Despite the increase in rates, purchase applications are up 13 percent from the previous year. The Mortgage Bankers Association's surveyed rates also showed increases in various loan types.
May 23, 2025 10:01 AM
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Mortgage Rates Lower Again Today, But Still Higher on The Week
The bond market closed 3 hours earlier than usual, limiting potential intraday rate changes in the mortgage market. Overnight, there was a slight improvement in rates, but they remained above 7%. While 7% rates are not new, they haven't been seen regularly in the past few months.
May 23, 2025 7:01 AM
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Mortgage rates keep rising, influenced by DC developments
The 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased slightly but remains under 7%. Mortgage delinquencies rose in March. Economic news, political developments, and the FOMC meeting caused fluctuations in rates but ultimately they remained steady.
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The mortgage rates displayed on this site are collected daily from publicly available sources provided by more than 600 lenders. Mortgage-Rates.ai does not receive compensation for listing these rates, and all rates are presented as published by the respective lenders. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information may contain errors or omissions. Mortgage rates are highly dependent on an individual’s financial circumstances, credit profile, loan terms, and other factors. As such, the rates you are quoted directly by a lender may differ materially from the rates displayed here.
Users should contact lenders directly to obtain formal, binding loan offers. If you identify any discrepancies in the data or would like to have your institution’s rates included, please contact us at content@mortgage-rates.ai
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