Mortgage rates remain elevated to start the week. These high borrowing costs continue to slow the U.S. housing market. Now, the Federal Reserve is showing official concern. This signals a potential shift in policy that could lower rates in the future. Today’s Mortgage Rates: August 25, 2025 Current mortgage rates are holding at high levels.
At first glance, driving through the new estates on Melbourne’s western fringe, the houses look ordinary. Single-storey, brick veneer frontages, finished in a grey monochrome. But look closer and the differences are clear: step-free entrances, extra-wide doorways, and bathrooms designed for wheelchairs. These homes were purpose-built for people with profound disabilities. Dozens of these buildings
Gaurav Mohta, chief marketing officer, HomeFirst Finance Company, doesn’t share the common perception about the headwinds India’s affordable housing companies are facing. The real housing gap, he says, sits squarely in the Rs 10–50 lakh bracket, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, and that’s not going away. Key headwinds for affordable housing finance
Mortgage rates are holding steady to close out the week, with the average 30-year fixed rate remaining at 6.500%. This stability comes amid a flurry of new economic data showing a housing market in transition, as a significant surge in available homes gives potential buyers the most options they’ve seen in five years. Homebuyers are
Mortgage rates today are holding firm near 7%, deepening challenges for U.S. homebuyers. With fewer buyers in the market, listings are piling up—and taking longer than ever to sell. Current mortgage rate averages According to Zillow Home Loans, here’s where rates stand as of August 19, 2025: 30-Year Fixed: 6.375% (APR: 6.566%) 15-Year Fixed: 5.625%
Listen to this article At a glance: 30-year mortgage rate at 6.58 percent, lowest since October Refinance applications surge 23 percent, strongest since April ARM applications jump 25 percent to highest level since 2022 Economists expect rates to stay above 6 percent this year The average rate for a 30-year U.S. mortgage has fallen to
As of today (August 14, 2025) mortgage rates remain elevated to historical standards continuing to pressure buyers. However, the market is cooling. Today’s 30-year fixed rate stands at 6.375%, while the 15-year fixed is 5.5%—unchanged from earlier this week. Current mortgage rate averages Zillow Home Loans has listed the following as average rates: 30-Year Fixed:
The Berkshire Hathaway U.S. Real Estate Market Forecast highlights the uncertainty in the housing market influenced by world events and financial market fluctuations. The report discusses the impact of mortgage rate changes for 2026 and the potential relief for homebuyers in the coming years. FULL STORY: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Shares Mortgage Rate Forecast for
As of Monday, August 11, 2025, average U.S. mortgage rates remain steady, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.5% and the 15-year fixed at 5.5%, according to Zillow Home Loans. Adjustable-rate options, such as the 7-year ARM, are averaging 6.875%. These rates are largely unchanged from last week, reflecting a holding pattern in the housing
As of Tuesday, mortgage rates today are holding steady — but homebuyers are stepping back, and sellers are responding by pulling listings amid mounting affordability pressures. Current mortgage rates (August 5, 2025) Zillow Home Loans reports the following average mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed: 6.375% (APR: 6.566%) 15-year fixed: 5.500% (APR: 5.795%) 20-year fixed: 6.125%