Interest rates remain top of mind for homebuyers in the new year, especially after years of volatile swings driven by inflation and Federal Reserve rate fluctuations. The past year drove rates down, ...

A top economist challenges the Fed outlook, warning no rate cuts in 2026 as inflation stays sticky and the Iran war drives energy costs higher.

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance declined to 6.58% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For 15-year fixed ...

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Mortgage rates are expected to decline marginally throughout the rest of 2025, but 30-year fixed rates aren't likely to dip below 6% until the end of 2026. However, the mortgage rates forecast changes ...

As we step into 2026, the US real estate market remains in flux, shaped by lingering effects of past low-interest policies and emerging economic pressures. Mortgage rates have stabilized but stay ...

Explore current mortgage rates and what they mean for homebuyers Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By ...

Mortgage rates are unlikely to return to their pandemic lows in 2026, but they could still deliver some relief to borrowers. It’s possible that rates will even fall below the 6% threshold. “I expect ...