Should I Lock My Mortgage Rate Today?
The timing of your rate lock could save or cost you thousands of dollars. If you're in a bidding war or hoping to close quickly, you probably want to lock the rate.
Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why
Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.
Mortgage rates are at the highest level in nearly 8 months. So why are some people refinancing?
The 30-year mortgage rate has inched up to the highest level since early last summer. Refinances are unexpectedly going up.
Q1 2025 mortgage rates: 30-year fixed loans to average 6.7%
Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated through at least the first half of the year, keeping sales of previously owned homes subdued.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Mortgage Rates May Rise Under Trump
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are expected to go down with inflation. But Trump could push inflation higher.
2025 Mortgage Rate Forecast: What Another Trump Presidency Means for Rates
During his campaign, Trump repeatedly claimed that mortgage rates will return to lows of around 3% (rates are more than double that today), yet experts say that the president is n
Mortgage rates retreat, still above 7%
Mortgage rates declined this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 7.06 percent, according to Bankrate’s latest lender survey. Still, since the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates in September,
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Are Down For Now
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have eased thanks to cooler inflation data, but it's unclear if they'll drop further.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Trump Tariffs Could Keep Rates Elevated
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been holding steady, and they might not drop as much as ...
Drop in 30-Year Mortgage Rates Extends to a Third Day
After recently shooting up to the most expensive level since May, rates on 30-year loans have fallen considerably the last ...
If Your House Burned Down in the L.A. Wildfires, Do You Still Have to Pay Your Mortgage?
"Homeowners are still obligated to pay their mortgage unless they receive specific relief from their lender. Mortgage ...
We lost our $1.5M LA home in wildfires, and still owe $1M. Do we need to pay off the mortgage?
Unfortunately, your obligation to pay your mortgage lender doesn’t necessarily hinge on whether your home is still standing.
Mortgage rates climb above 7%; what does that mean for housing market?
Higher interest rates add to problems with affordability that have hammered the housing market for the last two years. Prices ...
What Is a Mortgage Acceleration Clause?
An acceleration clause is a provision in a mortgage that allows the lender to require the full repayment of the loan early.
Marine veteran to receive mortgage-free home in Parrish
From the outside, it looks like any other home under construction in a newly developed area of Parrish, but for John Doody, ...
Florida Housing Market Facing 'Widespread Price Declines'
Several metros in Florida experienced year-on-year price drops last month, as inventory grew but buyers remained hesitant.