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Interest Rates

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Interest Rates, from most recent to least.

7% Is Back: Mortgage Rates Hit 20-Month High

7% Is Back: Mortgage Rates Hit 20-Month High

UrbanTurf Staff | September 25th

Freddie Mac reported 7.03% on the 30-year rate this week, up from 6.95% the week before and 6.30% a year ago.... read»

Mortgage Rates Are Nearly 7%. Here's What Forecasters Expect for the Rest of 2026

Mortgage Rates Are Nearly 7%. Here's What Forecasters Expect for the Rest of 2026

UrbanTurf Staff | September 21st

Homebuyers hoping for a break on mortgage rates before the year ends are getting mixed signals from forecasters.... read»

Mortgage Rates Creep Back Toward 7%

Mortgage Rates Creep Back Toward 7%

UrbanTurf Staff | September 17th

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% this week, according to Freddie Mac's latest mortgage survey — up from 6.76% a week earlier and the h... read»

Mortgage Rates Climb to 6.76%, Highest Level Since Last Fall

Mortgage Rates Climb to 6.76%, Highest Level Since Last Fall

UrbanTurf Staff | September 10th

Whether this marks a sustained climb or another blip in a mostly sideways summer for rates remains to be seen.... read»

Mortgage Rates Tick Up to 6.71%, Highest Level Since Last Summer

Mortgage Rates Tick Up to 6.71%, Highest Level Since Last Summer

UrbanTurf Staff | September 4th

It's the third straight weekly increase and puts rates at their highest level in over a year, a notable reversal after a stretch of relative calm over... read»

How Does a Mortgage Rate Buydown Work?

How Does a Mortgage Rate Buydown Work?

UrbanTurf Staff | August 25th

Mortgage rate buydowns can be a good option for buyers who want to save money on interest over the life of the loan or those who expect their income t... read»

Why Mortgage Rates Have Been Stuck in Neutral All Summer

Why Mortgage Rates Have Been Stuck in Neutral All Summer

UrbanTurf Staff | August 14th

If it feels like mortgage rates haven't budged much since the beginning of the summer, that's because they haven't.... read»

30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in a Year

30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in a Year

UrbanTurf Staff | July 31st

Mortgage rates climbed for a fourth consecutive week on Thursday, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.66%, the highest rates... read»

Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Mortgage Rates Likely to Keep Climbing

Fed Holds Rates Steady, But Mortgage Rates Likely to Keep Climbing

UrbanTurf Staff | July 30th

The Fed doesn't set mortgage rates directly, but its decisions still ripple through the housing market.... read»

Mortgage Rates Inch Back Up

Mortgage Rates Inch Back Up

UrbanTurf Staff | July 9th

On Thursday, Freddie Mac reported 6.49% on 30-year rates, up 6 basis points from last week.... read»

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