Mortgage rates fell to low levels during the pandemic, dropping below 3% as real estate prices soared. But subsequent issues with inflation ultimately caused the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark ...

Mortgage rates have climbed as markets react to the Iran conflict. But today’s buyers can still get lower rates than during ...

With the most recent inflation report showing a rise and the prospect of a drop in this week's report uncertain, some homebuyers may want to start thinking about their next steps should rates remain ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Homebuyers have been hoping for months that mortgage rates will come ...

Average 30-year mortgage rates have surged to their highest level since summer 2025 as financial markets react to the Iran conflict.

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...

The war in Iran continues to push rates higher and could make home buyers hesitant. This has been a rough week on numerous levels, and mortgage rates are no exception. The average rates starting with ...

Freddie Mac’s average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.51% this week—its highest level since August 2025. But even with the run-up, this spring’s rates remain below what buyers faced during much of ...