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‘Mortgage rates are likely to push toward 5% before the end of the year’: Rates soar to highest level in over 3 years, putting pressure on home buyers
Mortgage rates are racing toward 5% as the Federal Reserve’s expected trajectory for future rate hikes becomes clearer. The average…
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‘Rising mortgage rates are no doubt a headwind for housing demand:’ Mortgage rates soar above 4% for the first time since 2019
The return of 4% mortgage rates is upon us. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 4.16% as…
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Mortgage rates rise as Russia’s war in Ukraine stokes volatility. Experts say the short-term uncertainty over rates could continue
After two consecutive weeks of declines, mortgage rates have moved higher once again. Where they will go in the short…
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Mortgage rates drop amid increased market uncertainty as Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine escalates
Home buyers will have the chance to lock in low interest rates just ahead of the most popular season to…
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contribute over $1 billion to help increase access to affordable housing
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae FNMA, +2.64% and Freddie Mac FMCC, +3.74% are upping the ante when it comes to affordable…
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Mortgage rates fall amid geopolitical uncertainty. How the Russia-Ukraine crisis could impact home buyers — and interest rates
Home buyers are seeing temporary relief from rising interest rates as markets react to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But in…
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FHFA issues final rule for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac capital plan
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has finalized amendments to its enterprise regulatory capital framework, largely confirming proposed modifications that encourage…
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Mortgage rates approach 4% — threatening to throw cold water on the housing market
For many Americans, a 4% mortgage rates has gone from possibility to reality in the span of a few weeks.…
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Americans grow pessimistic about the housing market as mortgage rates climb higher
Surging mortgage rates are making the prospect of buying a home even more expensive for Americans — many of whom…
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‘Home shoppers should be prepared for a bit less calm’: Mortgage rates could turn volatile in the coming weeks
Gird your loins, home buyers, because mortgage rates could turn volatile in the coming weeks. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged…
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