The rate fell to 6.96% from 7.04% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 6.69%.

In the wake of widespread regulatory reform after the 2008 financial crisis, the federal government placed Fannie Mae and ...

Economic and monetary policy uncertainty and inflationary concerns will likely keep mortgage rates elevated for the near future.” ...

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.96%, Freddie Mac says, ending a five-week climb. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be ...

The 30-year fixed rate averaged just under 7% this week, according to Freddie Mac, but some economists are already revising ...

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five ...

After rising for several weeks, mortgage rates have dipped slightly this week. Freddie Mac reports its Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fix ...

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped below 7% after climbing for six consecutive weeks as the housing market sees little relief amid an affordability crisis.

Stephanie Bice has introduced a bill that could reverse key changes implemented by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell back under 7% this week, the Freddie Mac survey found. But Treasury yields started rising again in recent days.

Homebuyers are still facing intense affordability challenges. Borrowing costs are hovering close to the highest level in months and purchase prices are continuing to rise. House hunters are pulling ...