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Oil Prices Jump After U.S.-Iran Strikes: What It Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
Oil prices climbed after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes, adding a fresh inflation concern while mortgage rates remain near recent highs. Here…
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Weekly mortgage market updates explained without hype. Rate movement, economic data, Fed activity, and what each week’s changes actually mean for buyers, sellers, and refinances.
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The Housing Market Is Still Stuck. One Forecast Says 2026 Could Be the Slowest Sales Year Since 2011
Mortgage rates remain near 6.7%, home sales are slowing and builders pulled back sharply in July. One new forecast says…
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Why Aren’t Mortgage Rates Falling More? The 10-Year Treasury May Be the Problem
Mortgage rates finally declined slightly, but the relief has been limited. The 10-year Treasury remains near 4.7% despite softer inflation…
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July Inflation Cools to 3.4% as Mortgage Rate Pressure Eases
July inflation cooled to 3.4%, giving the mortgage market a little breathing room. That does not guarantee lower rates, but…
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Buyers Came Back Fast When Mortgage Rates Dipped. Here’s What Changed.
Published August 12, 2026 Mortgage demand picked up last week as borrowing costs finally moved a little lower. The Mortgage…
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Mortgage Rates Ease From Last Week: What Buyers Should Know After the August 10 Update
Mortgage rates moved lower on Monday, August 10, with Zillow data showing the average 30-year fixed purchase rate at 6.51%,…
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UWM Links $603 Million Hedge Loss to Failed Two Harbors Deal
United Wholesale Mortgage says a large hedge established around its failed Two Harbors acquisition contributed to a $603.2 million derivatives…
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Home Prices, Rates and Buyers Are Pulling in Different Directions…What Gives?
Mortgage rates are moving in the wrong direction for homebuyers again. Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage…
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Mortgage Rates Could Move Fast This Week: Watch the 10-Year Treasury, Not Just the Fed
Mortgage rates remain near their highest levels of 2026 as the 10-year Treasury yield approaches 4.7%. Here is what buyers…
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Mortgage Rates Finally Pulled Back But Buyers Shouldn’t Celebrate Yet
Mortgage rates finally moved in the right direction on Friday. Before we start celebrating, though, let’s put that sentence in…