Analysts believe a modest drop in mortgage rates could prove to be a "magic bullet" for the U.S. housing market.

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.75% for the week ending July 17, up from 6.72% last week.

With the Federal Reserve's July meeting on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers and homeowners are wondering what it ...

Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton outlines the top stories for investors to watch on Thursday, July 24. Fresh earnings will ...

Historic mortgage rate trends. During the last three years, mortgage rates have been on the rise. In early 2022, the average 30-year fixed rate was 4.72% and the 15-year fixed rate was 3.91% ...

Vault’s Viewpoint: Mortgage Rate Trends for 2024. After an aggressive cycle of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve from March 2022 through July 2023, mortgage rates have cooled a bit.