Mortgage rates haven’t budged after the jobs report

Mortgage rates didn't change significantly Friday because a 25-bps cut by the Fed had already been priced in, loan originators told HousingWire. Read More

Mortgage rates stall ahead of jobs report, but here’s how home buyers can save up to $4,800 a year

Mortgage rates stalled in the latest week, as the market awaits a key economic report about the U.S. labor market. Ahead of the August jobs report on Friday, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6 ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Near Recent Lows as Markets Wait For Jobs Report

Mortgage rates moved lower for the 2nd straight day on Wednesday with the average lender right in line with their lowest levels since August 5th.  In fact, most borrowers would see little--if any ... Read More

Mortgage rates tumble on bond market rally

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the average 30-year fixed rate for conforming loan balances of less than $726,200 fell to 6.55% for the ... the biggest bond market rallies of the years ... Read More

Latest Jobs Report Signals Rate Cuts In September

The latest employment data supports a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, thus increasing affordability conditions for home financing.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported ... Read More

MND's Rate Index

Due to the proprietary methodology and the volume of correspondence we receive, we are unable to respond to questions about the rate survey. The following list attempts to answer the most common ... Read More

Will mortgage rates drop below 6% this fall? Experts weigh in

But is it realistic to expect mortgage rates to drop that low this fall? We asked some experts for their thoughts. Are you in the market ... and the jobs report on September 6," says Jason ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Plummet

Mortgage rates in America have plummeted over the past week with the standard 30-year mortgage rate coming in at 6.47% which ... The stock market continues to rise and job numbers continue to ... Read More

Mortgage rates rise again, but look poised to drop in the fall

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate continued its upward trajectory for the third consecutive week, rising to 6.96%, according to Freddie Mac. Since the last FOMC meeting in July, all eyes have been ... Read More

Mortgage rates plunge to lowest level in 15 months, a silver lining in market storm

The MBA report indicated that mortgage rates fell last week to 6.55%. Would-be homebuyers have ... And after a lackluster jobs report last week, investors now think the Fed will make a big cut ... Read More

For the Fed, a Sign That the Job Market Is Cooling but Not Cracking

Fed officials are hurtling toward a rate cut this month, but Friday’s jobs data left their options open on the size of that reduction. Read More

How to get a mortgage interest rate below 6% now

If you're looking for a mortgage rate below 6% now, multiple avenues can help you get there. You'll just need to be strategic in your approach. This involves buying mortgage points, considering an ... Read More