Economy & Personal FinanceJun 8, 2026Current U.S. Mortgage and Refinance RatesPublished June 4, 2026, the article summarizes current average U.S. mortgage and refinance interest rates (national averages) and explains factors that affect the ra...Housing MarketMortgage rates
Real EstateJun 9, 2026High Mortgage Rates and U.S. Home PricesAs of June 8, 2026 the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was about 6.50% after dipping below 6% in late February and rising again by early April (source: FreddieMa...Housing MarketMortgage rates
Economy & Personal FinanceJun 10, 2026Inflation Rise Could Raise Mortgage RatesThe U.S. consumer inflation rate rose to 4.2% in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, up from 3.8% and the highest since April 2023. The May employment repo...InflationMortgage ratesHousing Market
Economy & Personal FinanceJul 27, 2026Will Mortgage Rates Change After Fed Meeting?CBS News published a short item noting that the Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet this week and asking whether mortgage interest rates could improve after that me...Federal ReserveMortgage rates
Real EstateJul 22, 2026Should You Lock Mortgage Rate Before Fed Meeting?The CBS News piece asks whether borrowers should lock a mortgage interest rate before the Federal Reserve's July meeting and states there are major pros and cons to ...Mortgage rates
Economy & Personal FinanceJul 14, 2026Can Mortgage Rates Fall Without a Fed Cut?Mortgage rates have been volatile from late 2025 through mid-2026, with the average 30-year fixed rate near 6.5% in mid-July 2026 after falling to about 5.98% in Feb...Mortgage ratesFederal ReserveInflation+1
Economy & Personal FinanceJun 15, 2026Mortgage Rates Likely Unchanged After Fed MeetingThe Federal Reserve is meeting June 16–17 to review interest rate policy amid rising inflation, geopolitical tensions related to the war with Iran, oil price moves, ...Housing MarketFederal ReserveMortgage rates
Economy & Personal FinanceJun 19, 2026When Homeowners Could Reasonably Refinance MortgagesCBS News summarizes lender perspectives on when homeowners might find worthwhile refinancing opportunities. After mortgage rates briefly fell below 5% in early 2026,...Home Equity LoanMortgage rates
Real EstateJul 16, 2026What Credit Scores Get Lowest Mortgage RatesMortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans have stabilized in the mid-6% range (around 6.4–6.5%) in mid‑2026. Lending experts say the lowest mortgage pricing typically g...Mortgage ratesCredit scores
Economy & Personal FinanceJul 6, 2026Are Mortgage Points Worth Buying Now?The article explains how "mortgage points" (discount points costing about 1% of the loan each) can lower an interest rate but that the size of the rate reduction per...Mortgage pointsMortgage rates
Economy & Personal FinanceJul 1, 2026Three mortgage moves before July Fed meetingThe CBS News article explains that mortgage interest rates, which fell by about one percentage point in 2025, have experienced volatility in the first half of 2026 a...Mortgage ratesFederal ReserveCredit Counseling
Economy & Personal FinanceJun 22, 2026How Much Home a $75,000 Salary AffordsThe article explains how a $75,000 annual salary (about $6,250 monthly) translates into homebuying power under common lender guidelines (the 28/36 rule). Using 28% o...Home affordabilityMortgage rates
