by | Mar 26, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
While conflict continues to brew in the Middle East, mortgage rates continue to rise due to the war’s effect on oil prices, according to the latest Freddie Mac data. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey found that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM)...
by | Mar 25, 2026 | Economy, Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
With mortgage rates rising due to higher oil prices from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, mortgage applications saw another fall this week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey found that the...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 19, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
While mortgage rates hit a high for the year so far, reflecting escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, analysts point to average rates still remaining below year-ago levels and offering some improvement to buyers purchasing power. The average mortgage...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 18, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
New data from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows applications for both home purchases and refinances fell significantly this week following increased mortgage rates and other market volatility in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East, economists said. ...
by Beth McGuire | Mar 12, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
The average mortgage rate remaining at or around the low 6% range continues to spur buyer activity, but economists warn it may not be enough to create a much-needed market shift in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty and wartime market volatility. The average...