Homebuyer Demand Mortgages

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

While the drop in rates wasn't exactly huge, there was a fair amount of pent-up demand among homebuyers.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

While the drop in rates wasn't exactly huge, there was a fair amount of pent-up demand among homebuyers.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

While the drop in rates wasn't exactly huge, there was a fair amount of pent-up demand among homebuyers.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

While the drop in rates wasn't exactly huge, there was a fair amount of pent-up demand among homebuyers.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while

America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.

Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts

The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down ...

Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election

Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, falling 0.1% compared with the previous week.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.8% compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

While tiny, the week's increase in total application volume marked the first rise in overall demand in seven weeks.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

Mortgage rates continued to climb last week as investors considered the future of the economy under a Trump presidency.

Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why

After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates rising for the fourth straight week.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why

After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates increasing for the fourth straight week.

Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today

Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.

The average age of U.S. homebuyers jumps to 56—homes are 'wildly unaffordable' for young people, real estate expert says

With home prices up nearly 40% since 2020, buyers are now wealthier and older, making them more likely to outbid younger buyers with all-cash offers.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Average age of first-time homebuyers is 38, an all-time high. Here's what that says about the real estate market

The typical first-time homebuyer is now 38 years old, a record high, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Will mortgage rates fall? Your Budget questions answered

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of changes to taxes and spending in the Budget.

How far will mortgage interest rates fall in November?

Wondering whether mortgage rates will drop further in November? Here's what experts have to say about it.

Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

After a white appraiser slashed the value of a Black woman’s duplex, the Justice Department sued all involved in the assessment, including the nation’s largest lender.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Mortgage rates jump after Trump defeats Harris

Mortgage rates rose Wednesday morning as the financial markets reacted to Republican nominee Donald Trump winning the presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Mortgage Rates Fell, Then Rose. What Comes Next?

Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.

Mortgage rates are near 7%, but buyers are making a comeback

Mortgage applications rose 1.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

Average mortgage rate increases heading into winter holidays

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate appears to be rising as buyers await a good time to enter the market. Maria Avellaneda, an associate broker for Keller Williams NYC, joins CBS News with more.

What will mortgage interest rates be in 2025? Experts weigh in

Mortgage rates should fall next year, experts say, but you may not want to wait. Here's why.

7% mortgage rates are a warning about who will win the election, economist says

Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics says rising mortgage rates offer clues about how investors are considering the postelection future of the U.S. economy

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Mortgage rates rise to highest level since July due to these 3 reasons

Mortgage applications fell 0.1% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August

America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage

Being able to lock in a predictable payment for decades isn’t just a financial tool; it protects families from economic uncertainty.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September for the 4th month in a row

Rising interest rates and hurricane-related pressures are driving an increase in late mortgage payments, Intercontinental Exchange says.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting

Mortgage applications fell 10.8% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades

It looks like the Fed is stuck with very large, losing “temporary” mortgage-backed securities investments for a long time to come.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall

Lennar, D.R. Horton and PulteGroup were all down Wednesday. Retailers Home Depot and Lowe's were also lower.

Business - CNBC - November 6

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Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months

Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while

Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts

Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency

Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why

Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why

Here's how old the typical U.S. homebuyer is today

Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?

The average age of U.S. homebuyers jumps to 56—homes are 'wildly unaffordable' for young people, real estate expert says

Average age of first-time homebuyers is 38, an all-time high. Here's what that says about the real estate market

Will mortgage rates fall? Your Budget questions answered

How far will mortgage interest rates fall in November?

Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination

Mortgage rates jump after Trump defeats Harris

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Mortgage rates are near 7%, but buyers are making a comeback

Average mortgage rate increases heading into winter holidays

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7% mortgage rates are a warning about who will win the election, economist says

Mortgage rates rise to highest level since July due to these 3 reasons

Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September for the 4th month in a row

Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting

The Fed’s ‘temporary’ mortgage-backed security experiment will last decades

Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall

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