Published on: 2025-04-19 13:48:23
Douglas Rissing/Getty Images In the thick of economic uncertainty and high interest rates, adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback. ARMs offer cheaper fixed interest rates for the initial five, seven or 10 years, giving borrowers more options for homeownership. After that introductory period, the loan has a variable interest rate that could go up or down, depending on market conditions. The share of loan applications for ARMs recently rose to its highest level in 17 months, according
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Getty Image/ Zooey Liao/ CNET Mortgage rates are bouncing around, though not because of inflation data or job numbers. Financial markets (stocks and bonds) are being shaken by President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs. An impending trade war is causing a ripple effect on everything from Treasury bond yields to consumer prices to mortgage rates. I'm not an economist, but I've been in the real estate business for more than two decades. Tariffs, or duties on imported goods, can drive u
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William_Potter/Getty Images/CNET If you've been waiting for home prices to go down soon, you're also probably wondering: How can anyone afford a down payment in today's expensive housing market? While most experts recommend forking over 20% of the purchase price upfront, certain buyers are eligible to purchase a home without any down payment. You'll have to consider the drawbacks and determine if it's the right move for your finances. What are no-down-payment mortgages? A no-down-payment mor
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Grace Cary/Getty Images/CNET The economic headlines are full of recession indicators, from tariffs and a potential trade war to wild stock market swings. With mortgage rates all over the map, some homebuyers are wondering if there might be a silver lining to a downturn -- namely, lower mortgage rates and home prices. I've worked in real estate for more than 20 years, and I've seen my share of market fluctuations, from boom times to full-blown crashes, like in 2008. When it comes to buying a ho
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Getty Image/ Zooey Liao/ CNET Mortgage rates are bouncing around, though not because of inflation data or job numbers. Financial markets (stocks and bonds) are being shaken by President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs. An impending trade war is causing a ripple effect on everything from Treasury bond yields to consumer prices to mortgage rates. I'm not an economist, but I've been in the real estate business for more than two decades. Tariffs, or duties on imported goods, can drive u
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Tharon Green/CNET Despite President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries, which calmed some nerves, mortgage rates aren't likely to fall anytime soon. You can blame disarray in the bond market. Treasury bond yields are directly linked to mortgage rates; when bond yields rise, so do borrowing costs on home loans. Trump's April 2 announcement to slap sweeping tariffs on US trading partners not only sparked a massive plunge in stocks — it also led
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-28 09:39:00
Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall anytime soon, even with President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries. You can blame disarray in the bond market. Treasury yields are directly linked to mortgage rates; when bond yields rise, so do borrowing costs on home loans. Trump's April 2 announcement to slap sweeping tariffs on US trading partners not only sparked a massive plunge in stocks — it also led to a sell-off of government-backed bonds, which
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-04-29 02:04:41
The economic headlines are full of recession indicators, from tariffs and a potential trade war to wild stock market swings. With mortgage rates all over the map, some homebuyers are wondering if there might be a silver lining to a downturn -- namely, lower mortgage rates and home prices. I've worked in real estate for more than 20 years, and I've seen my share of market fluctuations, from boom times to full-blown crashes, like in 2008. When it comes to buying a home, the economy is just one fa
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The economic headlines are full of recession indicators, from tariffs and a potential trade war to wild stock market swings. With mortgage rates dipping slightly, some homebuyers are wondering if there might be a silver lining to a downturn -- namely, lower mortgage rates and home prices. I've worked in real estate for more than 20 years, and I've seen my share of market fluctuations, from boom times to full-blown crashes, like in 2008. When it comes to whether you should buy a home now, the ec
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President Donald Trump's announcement last week of an aggressive wave of reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries and a 10% universal import tax triggered massive stock market chaos. The move also escalated fears of inflated consumer prices, a global trade war and a recession. It's unclear how these duties will upend supply chains and affect interest rates. Given the vast number of unknowns in the economy — from Trump's protectionist measures to federal jobs slashing — mortgage rates have alrea
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President Donald Trump's announcement last week of an aggressive wave of reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries and a 10% universal import tax triggered massive stock market chaos. The move also escalated fears of inflated consumer prices, a global trade war and a recession. It's unclear how these duties will upend supply chains and affect interest rates. Given the vast number of unknowns in the economy — from Trump's protectionist measures to federal jobs slashing — mortgage rates have alrea
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Economic uncertainty seems to be the only certainty these days. A barrage of tariffs threatens higher prices and a trade war, while a plunging stock market and federal job slashing seem to be clear recession indicators. With mortgage rates inching lower, it's common for homebuyers to ask if housing will become more affordable in a downturn. After more than 20 years in real estate, I've seen my share of market fluctuations, from boom times to full-blown crashes, like 2008. The truth is there's a
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President Trump's announcement this week of an aggressive wave of reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries and a 10% universal import tax triggered massive stock market chaos. The move also escalated fears of inflated consumer prices, a global trade war and a recession. It's unclear how these duties will upend supply chains and impact interest rates. With the vast number of unknowns in the economy — from Trump's protectionist measures to federal jobs slashing — mortgage rates have already seen
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On Wednesday, President Trump announced an aggressive wave of reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries and a 10% universal import tax. The move, which experts say will increase domestic prices, triggered a massive stock market plunge, escalated fears over a global trade war and raised the likelihood of a recession. Questions remain over how these duties will upend supply chains and impact interest rates. Given the vast number of "unknowns" in the economy — from Trump's protectionist maneuvers t
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Economic uncertainty seems to be the only certainty these days. Inflation might be cooling, but rising tariffs, stock market dips, and global conflict are keeping everyone on edge. With mortgage rates trending up and down and sideways, homebuyers are asking me: Will housing become more affordable in a recession? After more than 20 years in real estate, I've seen my share of market fluctuations, from boom times to full-blown crashes, like 2008. The truth is there's always an opportunity for cert
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On Wednesday, President Trump announced aggressive reciprocal tariffs on multiple other countries, as well as a 25% levy on all foreign automakers. The move has investors, businesses and everyday consumers worried about a global trade war. However, questions remain over how these duties will upend supply chains and impact prices and interest rates. Given the vast number of "unknowns" in the economy — from Trump's trade agenda and stock market swings to federal jobs slashing — it's surprising mo
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, mortgage interest rates dropped to historic lows — as low as 2.5%. Fast-forward a few years and rates soared — to highs nearing 8% in 2023, with the national average 30-year fixed mortgage APR as of April 1 still at 6.84%. The whiplash has left many people seeking to buy homes shut out of the market. But what if there was a way to still get the interest rates of years past? With assumable mortgages, there might be. An assumable mortgage is one where an outstandin
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Mortgage rates have fluctuated in a narrow range over the last several weeks, with the average 30-year fixed rate beginning and ending March at 6.75%, according to Bankrate data. "The keyword right now is uncertainty... Mortgage rates are in a holding pattern of sorts." Colin Robertson, founder of mortgage news site The Truth About Mortgage Given the vast number of "unknowns" in the economy — from President Trump's trade agenda and stock market swings to federal jobs slashing — it's surprising
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The economy is all over the place. Inflation might be cooling, but rising tariffs, stock market dips and global uncertainty are keeping everyone on edge. With mortgage rates jumping around, homebuyers are asking me: Will housing become more affordable in a recession? After more than 20 years in real estate, I've seen my share of ups and downs, from boom times to full-blown crashes, like 2008. The truth is there's always an opportunity for certain homebuyers, even in a downturn. The market doesn
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Mortgage rates won't drop signifcantly in the next few months, but you don't have to put off your homebuying plans. The mortgage rates you see advertised online are simply averages based on what borrowers are being offered at a given time. Depending on your financial profile, you could qualify for a significantly lower rate. By taking steps to improve your credit score and negotiating with multiple lenders, you can secure a better deal. In other words, if budgeting for a near-7% rate on your h
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The economy's been all over the place lately. Inflation might be coming down, but rising tariffs, stock market dips and global uncertainty are keeping everyone on edge. With mortgage rates bouncing around, homebuyers are asking me, Will housing become more affordable in a recession? After more than 20 years in real estate, I've seen my share of ups and downs, from boom times to full-blown crashes, like 2008. The truth? There's always opportunity, even in a downturn. The market doesn't stop duri
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-28 05:47:00
This week, mortgage rates are mainly driven by the financial market's wariness over President Donald Trump's economic policies. The Federal Reserve's decision-making body voted on March 19 not to reduce or raise its benchmark interest rate in order to evaluate the impact of the administration's trade and austerity measures. "Tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty are adding another layer of volatility. It's like watching a seesaw: short-term swings, but the long-term trend is what matters." Nicol
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Today, the Federal Reserve voted to extend a pause on rate cuts for a second consecutive time this year. The bottom line is there's a lot of uncertainty in today's economy. Holding rates steady gives the central bank time to assess the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs, immigration policies and federal layoffs, as the markets face lingering inflation and heightened recession risks. The Fed's pause could keep mortgage interest rates — which are sensitive to fiscal policy and economic g
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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its monetary policy meeting this week — though sticky inflation, increased unemployment and slowing economic growth could force the central bank to cut rates in late spring or early summer. As recession fears mount and uncertain trade policies pressure financial markets, the key question for investors was how the Trump administration's economic austerity measures and tariffs would influence the Fed's interest rate forecast. "Policy is not on a
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After hitting record lows at the start of the pandemic, mortgage rates began to climb in 2022 and haven’t come down significantly since. With 30-year mortgage rates hovering at over 6.5% today (they were as low as 2.49% in 2020!), buying a home is simply not that attainable for many people. One Denver-based startup is out to help change that. Founded in 2022, Multiply Mortgage originally set out to help tech employees access some of the value of their equity compensation while their employers
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There's a lot of uncertainty in today's economy, but one thing is certain: The Federal Reserve isn't planning to lower interest rates before the spring homebuying season. If you're in the market for a new home, average mortgage rates are projected to stay above 6% for a while. "While the Fed certainly can influence mortgage rates, investors are the true movers." Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda and New Home Source At its meeting on March 19, the Fed is expected to continue its pause on inter
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The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its monetary policy meeting this Wednesday — though sticky inflation, increased unemployment and slowing economic growth could force the central bank to cut rates in late spring or early summer. Reductions to the benchmark federal funds rate will indirectly lower other types of financing and consumer borrowing rates, like mortgages, over the long term. Investors are holding out for the Fed's interest rate forecast tomorrow, while
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-11 09:59:00
There's a lot of uncertainty in today's economy, but one thing is certain: The Federal Reserve isn't planning to lower interest rates before the spring homebuying season. If you're in the market for a new home, average mortgage rates are projected to stay above 6% for a while. "While the Fed certainly can influence mortgage rates, investors are the true movers." Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda and New Home Source At its meeting on March 19, the Fed is expected to continue its pause on inter
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-11 13:47:00
After a seven-week falling streak, mortgage rates reversed course, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed home loan now around 6.7%. This week, investors are holding out for the Federal Reserve's interest rate forecast, while concerns over a potential recession and uncertain trade policies keep pressure on financial markets. Mortgage rates, linked to the bond market, have been wavering due to President Trump's on-and-off-again tariffs, stock market swings and geopolitical uncertainty. The ce
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After a seven-week falling streak, mortgage rates reversed course, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed home loan now around 6.7%. This week, investors are holding out for the Federal Reserve's interest rate forecast, while concerns over a potential recession and uncertain trade policies keep pressure on financial markets. Mortgage rates, linked to the bond market, have been wavering due to President Trump's on-and-off-again tariffs, stock market swings and geopolitical uncertainty. The ce
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