#Mortgage

Whether first-time buyers, in between homes or refixing, people tell of impact of higher mortgage rates on housing

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reaching its highest level in nine months, another setback for prospective homebuyers

In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we help a reader navigate a tough choice: Keep or sell their house, even as she and her husband face health issues.

The global oil price shock is still filtering through the economy — and pushing mortgage rates higher along the way.

TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not enough to bust your homebuying budget.

We get plenty of questions about housing, home buying, and mortgages around here. Let's go through some of the common ones.

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans retreated to 6.36% for the week ending May 14, down 1 basis point from 6.37% the week before, according to Freddie Mac.

Based on mortgage rates, home prices, and average hourly earnings, it currently takes roughly 64 hours of work to cover a monthly mortgage payment.

Rates rose a little this week, and troubling inflation data might pull them further upward.

From Seattletimes RSS Feed: Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop after two straight weekly increases

Yes, you can. But the more relevant question is: Should you hock one house to buy another?

From Nerdwallet RSS Feed: Mortgage Rates Today, Thursday, May 14: A Little Lower

From Bankrate RSS Feed: Homebuying in America: From homeless to homeowner of “a place where my family can come”

From Bankrate RSS Feed: Mortgage rates rise again as inflation reading, Iran conflict undermine confidence

Home sales were supposed to accelerate in 2026. Instead, transactions are in decline. Blame higher mortgage rates and rampant uncertainty.

Mortgage rates surged to the highest level since March in reaction to two hotter-than-expected inflation reports.

TL;DR: Mortgage rates jumped today following yesterday's headline-grabbing inflation data release.