by Annie Dameworth | Jan 7, 2026 | Industry News
At the end of December 2025, long-term mortgage rates were at the lowest level since September 2024, continuing the steady decline seen since mid-2025. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% in December, 5 basis points (bps) lower than November, while the...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 20, 2025 | Industry News
Existing home sales rose in October to the highest rate in eight months as buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and an analysis from NAHB’s Eye on Housing. Mortgage rates hovered between 6.5% and 7% at...