Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.89%, third straight weekly decline
The average rate fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 5.9%, ...
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Mortgage rates pulled back this week
Freddie Mac reports its Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89%, pulling back ...
30-Year Mortgage Rates Sink to New 7-Week Low
Rates on new 30-year mortgages saw a notable drop Wednesday—lowering the flagship average to its cheapest level since before Christmas. Several other averages also dipped.
Mortgage rates drop slightly but remain near 7%
Mortgage application activity has been mixed as rates remain close to 7%. Refinancing applications rose 12% through Friday ...
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Average rate on 30-year mortgage falls again to 6.89%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective ...
Should you buy a home or rent? Consider these factors
For many people, the American Dream involves owning a home. Instead of paying thousands in rent each month and dealing with ...
The Treasury Secretary Says Trump Wants Long-Term Interest Rates to Fall—It May Take a While
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Donald Trump is looking for longer-term interest rates to fall.
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Will the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac conservatorship end soon?
The prospect of both megalenders being released from conservatorship and the downgrading of each firm's respective stock are ...
Bessent Says Fannie-Freddie Release Depends on Mortgage Rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that any release of the two giant government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, from their current conservatorship would depend on the ...
Fannie, Freddie Privatization, Cost-Cutting and New Name Are Priorities for HUD Chief
Scott Turner says he plans to quickly launch a review to root out inefficiencies at the agency.