Mortgage rates today give homebuyers and homeowners a reason to check their numbers carefully. A small rate increase can raise a monthly payment, reduce a comfortable purchase budget, or make refinancing less attractive after fees. The latest Freddie Mac weekly average puts the 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.95% as of September 17, up from 6.76% … Read more
Current mortgage rates are once again close to 7%, and that matters for more than just housing headlines. A small change in a mortgage rate can add hundreds of dollars to a monthly payment, reduce how much home a buyer can afford, or make a refinance much less attractive. As of early September 2026, the … Read more
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its July 29, 2026 meeting. The target federal funds rate remains between 3.50% and 3.75%. A rate hold may sound like nothing changed. For households, however, it means borrowing costs are likely to remain relatively high for now. Credit card balances may stay expensive. Mortgage … Read more