Mortgage interest rates gradually declined for much of 2025. Here's what you can expect to be offered right now.

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.22% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, ...

Why it’s actually a good thing for the housing market that so many homeowners have mortgage rates over 6% now.

Mortgage rates saw significant improvements in 2025, but will that continue this month? Here's what to know now.

While homebuyers should not expect a drastic reduction in mortgage rates in the near term, rates could continue to fall ...

The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.17%, compared to 6.15% a week earlier, according to the ...

The Mortgage Bankers Association is more optimistic about the U.S. economy — and pessimistic about mortgage rates. While some ...

Key Takeaways To test whether a home will be affordable, you can use the 28/36 rule. Another rule of thumb is not to take out ...

Mortgage rates remain steady near 6.4% as analysts predict a 14% increase in 2026 home sales and tighter mortgage spreads.

Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) shows the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) fell to 6.15% ...

Discover what a first mortgage is, its importance as a primary lien, key requirements, and tax benefits. Learn how it compares with a second mortgage and explore real-life examples.