These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are up as bond investors react to the debate around the GOP tax bill.

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After surging in April to a 2025 high, mortgage rates plunged and then have inched up only slightly from that low. Here's where that leaves monthly loan payments.

Mortgage rates rose in the past week, but they remain relatively stable and are unlikely to further constraint housing affordability.

Today’s mortgage rates rose again, with 30-year fixed loans now at 6.85%. Here's what’s driving the increase and what buyers should know.

When the Fed raises interest rates to control inflation, mortgage rates may increase as well. Housing Market Trends: Supply and demand dynamics in the housing market can also influence mortgage rates.

"Looking ahead, the Fed’s wait-and-see approach is likely to keep mortgage rates at a high-6% in the near term, unless major policy developments or economic shifts occur, such as notable outcomes from the upcoming U.S.-China trade talks scheduled for this weekend," says Realtor.com ® economist Jiayi Xu.

US home sales have hit a 15-year low in April, mirroring trends from 2009, as mortgage rates hover near 7%. Existing home sales dipped 0.5% from March

“When it comes to mortgage rates and inflation, beyond the usual impact of monetary policy and natural inflation trends, we may see additional inflationary pressure from potential tariffs on maj ...

Mortgage rates are still high and prices remain elevated—is it still a good time to buy a home? Experts weigh in on what buyers should know.