Mortgage rates fell to low levels during the pandemic, dropping below 3% as real estate prices soared. But subsequent issues with inflation ultimately caused the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark ...

Mortgage rates have been pushed higher as a result of the Iran war. What happens now that a peace agreement is in place?

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...

Average 30-year mortgage rates have surged to their highest level since summer 2025 as financial markets react to the Iran conflict.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Homebuyers have been hoping for months that mortgage rates will come ...

With the most recent inflation report showing a rise and the prospect of a drop in this week's report uncertain, some homebuyers may want to start thinking about their next steps should rates remain ...

Spring is usually considered prime time for the housing market. The winter weather is finally thawing out, the sun is starting to shine more regularly and everything is looking greener and rosier. But ...