These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates rose this week as investors weighed the GOP tax bill, a credit downgrade, and tariffs.

Rather, mortgage rate trends often precede policy moves by the central bank. More accurately, mortgage rates reflect investor demand for mortgage-backed securities (MBS). These investments, in turn, are influenced by what investors think the Federal ...

Today’s mortgage rates rose again, with 30-year fixed loans now at 6.85%. Here's what’s driving the increase and what buyers should know.

When the Fed raises interest rates to control inflation, mortgage rates may increase as well. Housing Market Trends: Supply and demand dynamics in the housing market can also influence mortgage rates.

After surging in April to a 2025 high, mortgage rates plunged and then have inched up only slightly from that low. Here's where that leaves monthly loan payments.

Mortgage rates rose in the past week, but they remain relatively stable and are unlikely to further constraint housing affordability.

Mortgage rates are still high and prices remain elevated—is it still a good time to buy a home? Experts weigh in on what buyers should know.

“When it comes to mortgage rates and inflation, beyond the usual impact of monetary policy and natural inflation trends, we may see additional inflationary pressure from potential tariffs on maj ...

Moody’s decision to join other major ratings agencies in downgrading the U.S.’s once-pristine credit rating could have a tangible impact on Americans’ wallets. The agency has dropped the U.S. sovereign credit rating—an assessment of the country’s ability to pay its debts—down one level from the highest possible Aaa to Aa1.