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Mortgage Applications Fall for the Second Week in a Row as Higher Rates Weigh on Demand
Mortgage applications declined for the second consecutive week, as higher mortgage rates weighed on buyer demand.
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level since January, but demand from homebuyers still grew. Here's why.
Mortgage applications to purchase homes climbed 2% compared with the previous week and were 18% percent higher than the same ...
Sellers outnumber prospective homebuyers as high prices and mortgage rates skew the housing market
Sellers began outnumbering buyers in November 2023, when the average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbed to a 23-year high of ...
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Mortgage rates rose slightly this week but remain under 7%
Mortgage rates remain stable but elevated, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rising slightly to 6.89% as of May 29, 2025 — ...
Inflation is cooling. But stubbornly high housing costs could spark a flare-up and a rate hike by year-end, chief economist warns.
Inflation has edged down, but high housing costs could spark a fresh rise in prices and keep the Fed from cutting rates, ...
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The needle didn’t move for mortgage delinquencies in March: Cotality
Cotality economists expect mortgage delinquency rates to stay low in 2025 and follow movements in the job market.
One Bright Spot If a Recession Hits? It Might Be Mortgage Rates
If a recession hits, mortgage rates could drop, offering rare opportunities to buy or refinance at lower costs. Here’s how to ...