Today’s mortgage rates look different compared to what borrowers were offered earlier this spring. carlofranco/Getty Images The direction of mortgage interest rates is driven by a wide range of factors, some of which interact with each other in unique ways. This is partially why mortgage interest rates have increased in recent months, even with the … Read more
A lower mortgage rate would make your home loan more affordable, but does it really make sense to negotiate now? Getty Images/iStockphoto While the mortgage rate landscape has eased substantially compared to the peaks seen in 2024 and early 2025, the reality is that today’s borrowing costs are still elevated, which is continuing to cause … Read more
Mortgage interest rates won’t be immune to recent developments in the fight to lower inflation. Getty Images/iStockphoto With the next Federal Reserve meeting not scheduled until June 16, homebuyers and owners looking to refinance may understandably be under the impression that today’s mortgage rates aren’t likely to change anytime soon. That would be a mistake … Read more
A California law designed to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse seek justice is now creating difficult financial and legal challenges for school districts across the state. Survivors say the law has exposed abuse that institutions ignored for decades and finally given victims a path to accountability. But school leaders warn the growing costs tied … Read more
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should start by familiarizing themselves with the current mortgage interest rate climate. Wesley Hitt/Getty Images A rise in the latest inflation report, released on Tuesday, was not the news millions of borrowers were hoping for, particularly homebuyers and owners looking to refinance their loans. Higher inflation is likely to … Read more
Voters are going to the polls in Nebraska and West Virginia on Tuesday, with Democrats vying for the chance to run in an open seat in Nebraska that the party has long been eyeing. Republican Rep. Don Bacon is retiring in January, leaving a seat open in a district that has voted for Democrats in the … Read more
Borrowers looking to buy a home or refinance an existing one should start by reviewing today’s mortgage interest rates. Getty Images/iStockphoto Mortgage interest rates are constantly evolving, even when there’s no Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for the month to impact their movement. That’s the reality that borrowers are facing this May, as other drivers will … Read more
Homebuyers are contending with noticeably higher mortgage rates than those available earlier in 2026. Amana Images Inc Sometimes, a lull in the mortgage interest rate climate can be a good thing for borrowers. With rates here known to change daily, stability when shopping around for rates and lenders can help borrowers neatly establish a baseline … Read more
Today’s mortgage interest rates look different compared to what they were in recent years. Kirpal Kooner/Getty Images With the Federal Reserve choosing to keep interest rates on hold last week, its third such freeze in 2026, borrowers may understandably think that their window of opportunity to lock in a low interest rate may have closed. … Read more
Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance should start by reviewing their mortgage rate options. Getty Images/iStockphoto While mortgage interest rates this month may not start in the position many borrowers would prefer, they’re still better than what they were in May 2025. And better than they were in May 2024, too. The average rate on … Read more