Many 2025 housing market forecasts were hopeful that lower rates would’ve arrived by now to accompany the typical peak of the spring purchase season. But economic uncertainty sparked by President Donald Trump’s global tariff policies and resulting fears of rising inflation have kept rates near 7% for much of the year. Fed effects The Federal
Refinance rates moved higher again as of May 6, 2025, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Research Center. The 30-year fixed refinance rate rose to 6.92%, while the 15-year fixed rate dropped slightly to 5.76%. 30-year fixed refinance rates move up The average 30-year fixed-rate refinance hit 6.92%, up from 6.10% a week
Mortgage rates increased across most term lengths today, according to new data from Zillow. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose by nine basis points to 6.70%, while the 15-year fixed rate climbed five basis points to 5.95%. Adjustable rates also moved higher, with the 5/1 ARM jumping 15 basis points to 6.88%. The Federal
The Federal Reserve is meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, so we could see mortgage rates fluctuate a bit this week. Fed officials have made it clear that they want to wait and see how tariffs impact the economy before they make any moves, so it’s unlikely they’ll lower the federal funds rate at this meeting.
The labor market is humming along in spite of headwinds from the Trump administration’s tariffs. Until we see signs of weakening in the economy, mortgage rates are likely to remain near their current levels. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April, more than expected. The
How to use a bolt, nut, screw gauge Using a bolt, nut and screw gauge takes the guesswork out of your project, helping you quickly identify the exact size you need. Rates for home loans dipped, but consumers’ economic uncertainty continues to weigh down the housing market. In the week ending May 1, 30-year fixed-rate
Mortgage rates fell sharply this week, offering a rare window of relief for homebuyers and homeowners looking to refinance. The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped 28 basis points over the last week, landing at 6.59% as of today, according to Zillow. The 15-year fixed rate also declined by 27 basis points, reaching 5.91%.
On an unadjusted basis, the index decreased 4% compared with the previous week. The refinance index decreased 4% from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. The refinance share of mortgage activity remained unchanged at 37.3% of total applications from the previous week. “Refinance activity dipped again, as
How Your Home Mortgage Could Limit Your Career Opportunities getty It is hard to imagine that home ownership would have any negative impact on career opportunities, but that is exactly what is happening. Many workers locked in low mortgage rates when the market was strong. Now those low rates are limiting their ability to pursue
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