Today's Mortgage Rates, October 22, 2024 | Why the Strong Labor Market is Keeping Rates High
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are elevated this month in response to stronger-than-expected labor market data.
Mortgage Rates Today, Oct. 22: Median Rate Rises to 6.75%
As of Oct. 22, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.75%, which is 0.12 percentage points higher than yesterday. Additionally, the median interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.88%, which is 0.13 percentage points higher than yesterday.
Mortgage Refinance Rates Inch Up, Approaching 2-Month High
With a slight increase Friday, 30-year mortgage refi rates are near their highest level in two months, after hitting a 19-month low in mid-September.
Why mortgage rates are going up despite the Fed's interest rate cut
Mortgage rates are increasing in recent weeks despite the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates last month for the first time in four years.
Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Mortgage Rates May Be Falling, but You'll Regret Refinancing Now
Mortgage rates have already fallen, but this is only the beginning. Here's why you should hold off on refinancing.
Homebuyers are stuck as mortgage rates defy Fed’s rate cut
The impact? It’s been pretty much as expected: a boost for stock market investors and so-so news for savers. But for prospective homebuyers, it’s brought more frustration: Mortgage rates have actually risen in recent weeks. Statewide, the median home price jumped 6.2 percent, to $600,000, as sales fell 3.7 percent.
Today's Mortgage Rates, October 21, 2024 | Rates Are Still Down From Last Year
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are up this month, but they're still down over a full percentage point from last year.
The surprising reason mortgage rates are up despite interest rate cuts
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates hold at 6.63%, while 15-year mortgage rates fall to 5.75%
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.63% as of October 21, which is unchanged from Friday.
Mortgage Rates Rise to a 2-Month High: Our Economist Explains What It Means for the Housing Market
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PulteGroup beats profit estimates as lower mortgage rates boost housing demand
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Mortgage rates jump, slamming homebuyers despite Fed’s outsize interest rate cuts
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Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.44%, Yet 'Buyers May Be Feeling Ready To Act'
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Mortgage Rates Tick Higher Across Most Loan Types
Rates on 30-year new purchase mortgages ticked up Thursday, increasing the average to 6.55%. The previous day's average ...
Today’s 15- and 30-year mortgage interest rates remain unchanged at 5.75% and 6.50%, respectively
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.50% as of October 17, which is unchanged from yesterday.