Although mortgage rates aren’t expected to change much in 2026, many prospective buyers are holding out hope for a sudden drop, a Clever Real Estate survey found. Key points: Nearly all prospective buyers who anticipate making a purchase in 2026 say they would alter their plans if 30-year mortgage rates don’t drop below 6%, according…
The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.28%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps to tap home equity, read on to see average refi interest rates for a variety of loan…
FOX Business’ Jeff Flock joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ live from Austin, Texas, showcasing 3D-printed homes. Mortgage rates ticked higher this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.11% from last week’s reading of 6.10%….
Mortgage rates are driven by bonds and that bonds care about employment data. There are quite a few different economic reports that focus on various employment metrics. Next Wednesday’s jobs report is the biggest ticket by far, but other reports can move the needle at times–especially when they fall far from forecasts or previous readings….
We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. February 4, 2026 / 9:52 AM EST /CBSNews Today’s mortgage interest rates are considerably lower than they were at this point in 2025. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images With the official start to spring just weeks away…
