Published on: 2025-06-05 13:00:00
Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET Mortgage rates aren't budging, and neither is the housing market, as investors continue to weigh the unknowns of President Trump's economic policies. According to Bankrate, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage crawled past 7% last week, up from around 6.75% a month ago. However, despite an increase in housing inventory, pending home sales plummeted by 6.3% last month, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET There's a growing consensus among housing market experts that average mortgage rates will stay above 6.5% this year. Uncertainty over the impact of President Trump’s economic policies continues to cause daily volatility in the mortgage market. On Tuesday, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 7.02%, according to Bankrate, compared to around 6.75% at the start of May. The increase followed a surge in Treasury yields
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET Recently, I’ve been outlining how average mortgage rates are likely to remain above 6.5% for a while. Uncertainty over the impact of President Trump’s economic policies has been causing daily volatility in the mortgage market. Last week, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed as high as 7.08%, according to data from Mortgage News Daily. Rates started the month around 6.75%. The big jump was due to rising Treasury
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET The housing market has remained relatively unchanged this year. According to Bankrate data, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is around 6.9%. Rates are expected to remain in the current range, between 6.5% and 7%, for a while. Since late January, the mortgage market has followed a somewhat parallel path to the White House's erratic policies, shifting between volatility and recovery and then back to volatility. For
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET Mortgage rates are being influenced by headlines about ongoing trade negotiations, the path of inflation and shifting expectations for the timing of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Between Monday and Friday, the average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage jumped from 6.85% to 6.89%, according to Bankrate data. The April Consumer Price Index report shows price growth at 2.3%, the slowest annual pace in years, an
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET This week, mortgage rates are being influenced by headlines about ongoing trade negotiations and the bond market’s reaction to today's inflation report. The April Consumer Price Index report shows price growth at 2.3%, the slowest annual pace in years, and down slightly from the previous month. Though the report was mild, economists don't expect price growth to continue in this direction. Forecasts show prices will soon acceler
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET This week, mortgage rates are mainly driven by headlines about ongoing trade negotiations and the bond market’s reaction to tomorrow’s inflation data. On Monday, the White House announced a 90-day “reset” on steep tariffs with China, assuaging market fears of immediate supply shocks and reducing the recession risk forecast. Stocks and bonds surged in the aftermath. Mortgage rates, which are pegged to the bond market, specifical
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-14 12:51:00
The Fed's interest rate adjustments matter for the housing market, just not in the way you think. Saifulasmee Chede/Getty Images/CNET The Federal Reserve voted to extend a pause on interest rate cuts for a third consecutive time this year. As markets face lingering inflation, heightened recession risks and overall uncertainty, holding rates steady gives the central bank time to assess the impact of President Donald Trump's erratic tariff campaign, immigration policies and federal cutbacks. Int
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET The Federal Reserve may be standing its ground on interest rates, but the outlook for mortgage rates is still on shaky footing. Since early spring, average 30-year fixed rates have been moving between 6.5% and 7%, with no clear direction forward. Despite concerns over a potential recession and pressure from the White House to reduce interest rates, the central bank voted to leave its benchmark federal funds rate unchanged on M
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The Fed's interest rate adjustments matter for the housing market, just not in the way you think. Saifulasmee Chede/Getty Images/CNET The Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold interest rates steady at the conclusion of its meeting today, despite President Trump's demand that they be slashed immediately. If you're in the market for a home, you might be wondering what that means for mortgage rates. When the Fed adjusts its benchmark interest rate, interest rates on savings accounts and shor
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The Fed's interest rate adjustments matter for the housing market, just not in the way you think. Saifulasmee Chede/Getty Images/CNET The Federal Reserve is almost certain to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite President Trump's demand that they be slashed immediately. If you're in the market for a home, you might be wondering what that means for mortgage rates. When the Fed adjusts its benchmark interest rate, interest rates on savings accounts and short-term loan vehicles follo
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-19 03:40:00
Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET Long-term housing market predictions have been clouded by economic uncertainty under the Trump administration's trade and austerity measures. Since early spring, average mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans have been swinging between 6.5% and 7%. Some days are especially volatile in the mortgage market, while others are steadier. Despite concerns over a potential recession and pressure from the White House to reduce interest
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Most mortgage lenders would rather people didn’t pay off their mortgages early. After all, that’s that’s how they make their money. Indeed, overpayment is positively discouraged and sometimes even penalized. What if there were a solution that solved the technology behind it, alongside the financing arrangements? That’s the idea behind the Sprive fintech app. This is a “mortgage overpayment” platform aimed at the U.K. market that helps users repay their mortgages faster using automation and cash
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET President Donald Trump's trade war and economic policies continue to ripple through the housing market, with 30-year fixed mortgage rates swinging between 6.5% and 7% in recent weeks. That's muddying the outlook and causing a pullback in homebuying demand. In just one week, the total volume of home loan applications plunged 12.7%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. "Many potential borrowers will likely stay on the s
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Mortgage rates can change daily and even hourly. Tharon Green/CNET President Trump's tariff proposals have caused a dizzying ride in the mortgage market, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slingshotting between 6.5% and 7% in recent weeks. Housing experts say mortgage rates could maintain that range for a while, but there are too many wildcards to predict their long-term direction. The economy could be heading toward a recession, or it might just keep chugging along. Inflation
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Tharon Green/CNET President Trump's tariff proposals have caused a dizzying ride in the mortgage market, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slingshotting between 6.5% and 7% in recent weeks. Housing experts say mortgage rates could maintain that range for a while, but there are too many wildcards to predict their long-term direction. The economy could be heading toward a recession, or it might just keep chugging along. Inflation could come roaring back, or it might not. Sweepin
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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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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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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-13 00:00:18
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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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-17 09:26:32
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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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-17 17:03:59
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: 2025-08-21 19:39:00
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: 2025-08-22 12:04:41
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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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-08-31 09:00:00
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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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-09-01 00:20:00
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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