Mortgage Rates and Gas Prices Are Back in the 6s!
Want to talk about a double whammy, just in time for the spring home buying season? Well, it occurred to me that thanks to the… Read More »Mortgage Rates and Gas Prices Are Back in the 6s!
Mortgage Rates
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about mortgage rates. And even more than that…quite possibly the most important aspect of the home loan process.
After all, they stay with you for a long, long time. The rate you get today could be yours for the next 30 years.
In other words, shop wisely so you get a lower one! And don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with lots of actionable tips and tricks to accomplish that.
Start off by reading my primer on how mortgage rates are determined.
Then check out some of my popular mortgage rate posts, such as how to track mortgage rates. And do mortgage rates change daily.
Before long, you’ll be an expert yourself! That could eventually help you negotiate your mortgage rate once it’s showtime!
Mortgage Rates Just Flipped From Trending Down to Trending Up
I track mortgage rates over time on this website and aside from the weekly rate change, I also indicate whether they’re rising or falling. Today,… Read More »Mortgage Rates Just Flipped From Trending Down to Trending Up
Mortgage Rates Just Hit Fresh 2026 Highs
Somehow mortgage rates went from being the best since 2022 to the worst this year, all in the span of about a week and change.… Read More »Mortgage Rates Just Hit Fresh 2026 Highs
Bond Yields Near Highest Levels of the Year, Will Mortgage Rates Follow?
It’s been a topsy-turvy couple weeks for the markets, leading to wild swings in stocks, bonds, and mortgage rates. The driver has been the Iranian… Read More »Bond Yields Near Highest Levels of the Year, Will Mortgage Rates Follow?
Does the Middle East Conflict Reinforce Flat Mortgage Rates for the Year?
At the end of last year, many economists began predicting “flat mortgage rates” for 2026. In fact, many of the forecasts called for mortgage rates… Read More »Does the Middle East Conflict Reinforce Flat Mortgage Rates for the Year?
Jobs Report Miss Keeps Mortgage Rates From Getting Even Worse
I think the best way to look at today’s weak jobs report is that is helped keep mortgage rates in place. If it had come… Read More »Jobs Report Miss Keeps Mortgage Rates From Getting Even Worse
Mortgage Rates Back to Recent Highs on War Uncertainties
It was another bad day for mortgage rates as the reality of the war sets in. While our fears were assuaged yesterday that oil and… Read More »Mortgage Rates Back to Recent Highs on War Uncertainties
Opendoor Says It Will Offer 4.99% Mortgage Rates to Its Home Buyer Customers
In a bid to drum up excitement for its new mortgage offering, Opendoor will apparently offer below-market mortgage rates to home buyers. Per an X… Read More »Opendoor Says It Will Offer 4.99% Mortgage Rates to Its Home Buyer Customers
Mortgage Rates Jump After Iran Attack
Typically, mortgage rates fall shortly after geopolitical incidents unfold. This time, they bounced higher on the Iran attack news, with 10-year bond yields climbing a… Read More »Mortgage Rates Jump After Iran Attack
Mortgage Rates vs. War: The Silver Lining
Sadly, there’s another conflict taking place, this time between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. It has already spilled over into neighboring Gulf countries, and has… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. War: The Silver Lining