Tag Archives: Mortgage Rates

Experts weigh in on the factors responsible for the slowing growth of new home sales and what can be done to mitigate these challenges.

A report reveals the three key factors responsible for rising home price appreciation and a reduction in affordability in several areas across the nation.

Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, examined how rising interest rates are influencing the market, with a handy loan-type breakdown.

Watch this video to see which demographic is most impacted by rising mortgage rate—and to what extent.

The extended period of low mortgage rates is drawing to a close. See how the end of this trend is impacting refinance lenders and GSEs.

The Commerce Department has a report out that shows economic growth in the third quarter. Times seem good, but when is the housing market going to feel some of the love?

As mortgage rates continue to climb buyers, are asking themselves whether they should buy now. A new report analyzes how much more consumers are paying in the rising-rate environment.

Mortgage payments have gone up substantially over the last year, more than double the amount that home prices have. Will this trend continue? A research analyst with a global property data and analytics firm breaks down the numbers.

Rates rose to their highest since April 2011 this week, according to a Freddie Mac survey. What were the factors behind this rise and how are they likely to impact homebuying decisions?

With the Federal Reserve set to raise interest rates, the question now is how will it impact consumers? See what experts have to say about the hike's impact on mortgage rates and more.