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Mortgage rates inch up but stay below 7% mark
Mortgage rates inched up this week but stayed within a narrow range under 7%, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary ...
Housing market watch: Would taking Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae public drive up mortgage rates in 2026?
With Trump’s tax overhaul now in the rearview mirror, a potential Freddie and Fannie conservatorship release could move up ...
Mortgage rates move higher again
Mortgage rates moved higher for the second week in a row, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate on a 30-year loan ...
Mortgage Lenders Can Use a Second Credit Score. Is That Good for Borrowers?
A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO ...
What homebuyers should do before rate cuts, according to mortgage experts
Whether you're buying a new home or considering mortgage refinancing, the main question is the same right now: When will ...
Mortgage rates tick higher for first time in weeks
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.72%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on ...
The ‘lock-in effect' is making it harder to buy a home—even if mortgage rates fall
A growing number of homeowners say no rate would make them sell, making it even harder for buyers to find homes.