March 26, 2026 Mortgage rates this week averaged 6.38%. The housing market continues to show gradual improvements compared to a year ago amid recent rate volatility. Purchase and refinance applications are up year-over-year, and rates remain lower than last year … Continue reading →

March 19, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up this week to 6.22% but remains nearly half a percentage point lower than the same time last year. Potential homebuyers are poised for a more affordable spring homebuying season than last … Continue reading →

March 12, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage returned to last month’s level of 6.11%. Despite the modest uptick, buyers are responding to rates in this range, with existing-home sales increasing 1.7% in February. Purchase applications also increased this week, a … Continue reading →

March 5, 2026 Mortgage rates held steady at 6% this week, hovering near their lowest level since 2022. In fact, rates are down nearly a full percentage point from this time in 2024, spurring activity from buyers, sellers and owners. … Continue reading →

February 26, 2026 For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week’s milestone. This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, … Continue reading →