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Mortgage rates
Is the housing market going to crash? Here’s what you should know.
A housing market crash happens when home values plummet due to a lack of demand for or an oversupply of homes. The factors leading to a housing market crash are varied, ranging from economic recessions to high mortgage rates that make…
Median Home Price Hit $417,700 in April. Here’s What That Means for Your Down Payment
Quick Read The national median existing-home sales price reached an all-time high of $417,700 in April 2026, marking the 34th consecutive month of year-over-year price appreciation despite widespread expectations for a market…
Mortgage Rates Forecast for Next 90 Days: May to July 2026
For those looking to buy a home or refinance an existing mortgage between May and July of 2026, here’s what you need to know: Mortgage rates are expected to stay in the low-to-mid 6% range over the next 90 days, with no dramatic swings…
How are people affording houses in today’s market? 10 expert-backed tips for buyers.
It takes a little moxie to buy a home these days — home prices remain elevated, and mortgage rates are on their way back up. Yet homes are still selling, and plenty of buyers are finding a way in. In fact, experts say we’re currently…
Mortgage rate predictions for the next 5 years: An AI-driven forecast through 2030
Mortgage rates have hardly moved over the last few weeks — but what about long-term rates? Where are rates headed in the next five years, and should you wait for mortgage rates in particular to decrease before buying or refinancing?…
Mortgage rates jump back above 6% as Iran strikes stoke fresh inflation fears
So long, 5.99%. Mortgage rates jumped on Monday as the US-Israeli strikes on Iran sent oil prices surging, and Treasury yields rose amid fresh concerns about inflation. The average 30-year mortgage rate jumped 13 basis…
When will mortgage rates go down? With Fed rate cuts on hold, 3-year lows may be the
The national average 30-year rate took a couple of steps lower to 6.09% this week, according to Freddie Mac. However, this week's better-than-expected jobs report pushes future Fed rate cuts back again. So, what does this mean for the…
When will mortgage rates go down? Insights as rates remain stagnant.
The national average 30-year rate has hardly moved this week, now sitting at 6.11%, according to Freddie Mac. However, the Federal Reserve did not lower the federal funds rate at its January 28 meeting, and it probably won’t cut its…
Below 6% since November: Mortgage lenders with the best rates this week, Feb. 2-8, 2026
Of the top 10 mortgage lenders we scanned this week, four are still offering rates just below 6%. That's one fewer lender than last week. The Yahoo Finance survey ranks lenders by the lowest annual percentage rate (APR), which…