May 13, 2024
Mortgage

Mortgage rates crest 7% following hotter than expected inflation numbers

Homebuyers are feeling whiplashed by surging mortgage rates, and their outlook just turned grimmer. The average rate on the 30-year mortgage increased to 7.37% on Thursday, a steep climb from 7.11% at the beginning of the week, according to Mortgage News Daily. The quarter-point increase comes as rattled investors respond to a hotter than expected

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Finance

Mortgage rates hover near 7%

Mortgage rates slipped this week, but homebuyers are waiting for a more significant drop before entering the expensive housing market. The average rate for 30-year mortgages remained below the 7% mark, but not by much, settling at 6.91% on Thursday, according to Mortgage News Daily. Another measurement tracking weekly average rates for the 30-year loan

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