‘Little urgency to cut rates’ The odds of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve have steadily dropped during the spring and are a virtual lock to remain unchanged this week. According to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool, 99.8% of interest rate traders think the Fed will leave benchmark rates at a range of 4.25%
See the most expensive homes sold in the Des Moines metro in 2024 A look at the most expensive homes sold in Polk, Dallas, and Warren counties. Home mortgage interest rates are unlikely to drop anytime soon, despite comments by the Chicago Federal Reserve CEO during a recent Des Moines visit that rates could drop
Mortgage rates ticked up slightly on Tuesday, with Zillow reporting the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage now at 6.94%. The shift marks a one basis point increase from last week’s average of 6.93%. For homebuyers and refinancers, even a small change can impact long-term affordability. Here’s a breakdown of today’s key mortgage rate
00:00 Speaker A Well, mortgage rates hold steady for another week. Affordability does remain remain a pain point in the housing market. Our next guests point into a mixed picture in leading indicators for demand. That’s Jim Egan, Morgan Stanley US Housing strategist and co-head of securitized Products research. Jim’s here with me in the
The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage edged up to 6.94% on Monday, a slight increase of one basis point from both the previous day and last week. This minor fluctuation comes as potential homebuyers and those considering a refinance closely watch for clearer signals from the economy. Meanwhile, other popular loan types
Mortgage rates presented a mixed picture for prospective homebuyers and those considering a refinance on Friday. While the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage held relatively steady, other popular loan types saw slight shifts, reflecting the ongoing push and pull of economic crosscurrents. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is currently hovering around 6.88%, a marginal decrease
United Wholesale Mortgage is bringing back a conventional purchase mortgage in which the borrower only has to come up with a 1% down payment. A previous version of the product was last offered in May 2024. With this iteration, the mortgage is available up to the conforming loan limit for buyers at or below 80%
Homebuyers and those looking to refinance received more welcome news Wednesday as mortgage rates continued their downward trend. The national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage, the most popular home loan in the U.S., fell to 6.93%, offering a potential window of opportunity for borrowers to lock in lower monthly payments. This latest dip, reported
Homebuyers and those looking to refinance are met with a mixed bag of interest rate changes today. The national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage, a popular benchmark for the housing market, saw a slight dip, offering a small reprieve for borrowers. However, other popular loan terms experienced upward movement, highlighting the fluctuating nature of
Homebuyers and homeowners eyeing a refinance have reason to monitor closely: mortgage rates are shifting again. As of Monday, June 9, 2025, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.99%, according to Zillow. That’s down from 7.03% just a day earlier. While it matches the average from a week ago, it’s still a