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We talked to three mortgage loan officers to get their takes on what could impact rates this fall. Below, we gathered what they had to say and what it could mean for your homebuying plans.
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.75% for the week ending July 17, up from 6.72% last week.
Interest rates fluctuate daily and can directly impact your mortgage payment. For example, a $400,000 mortgage with a 30-year term at a 5.50% fixed interest rate would result in a $2,146 ...
Investors overwhelmingly expect the Fed to cut rates by 25 basis points this week, according to CME FedWatch. Since this cut has already been priced in, it likely won't impact mortgage rates ...
For example, if mortgage rates drop 0.75%—in line with the projected federal funds rate cut—you could save $750 in interest annually for every $100,000 you borrow, or $22,500 in interest ...
A related analysis concludes that new mortgages have increased by $259 due to rising mortgage interest rates. That equates to $93,000 amortized over the life of the loan going straight to the ...
The Fed made multiple dramatic interest rate cuts and short-term lending rates dropped, but mortgage rates didn’t follow suit, mostly due to economic growth expectations and fluctuations in ...
When mortgage rates increase, the impact on monthly payments can be dramatic. Consider a $300,000 home purchase: at 3% interest, the monthly payment would be approximately $1,265.
For example, if mortgage rates drop 0.75%—in line with the projected federal funds rate cut—you could save $750 in interest annually for every $100,000 you borrow, or $22,500 in interest ...