Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump ...

The average rate for a 15-year mortgage, popular with homeowners looking to refinance to a lower rate, also decreased.

The average rate fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 5.9%, ...

Mortgage application activity has been mixed as rates remain close to 7%. Refinancing applications rose 12% through Friday ...

Rates on new 30-year mortgages saw a notable drop Wednesday—lowering the flagship average to its cheapest level since before Christmas. Several other averages also dipped.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the second week in a row, but remains just below 7%, little ...

A year ago, it averaged 5.94%, Freddie Mac said. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, including how the bond market reacts to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions.

For many people, the American Dream involves owning a home. Instead of paying thousands in rent each month and dealing with the instability of lease renewals, you build equity and eventually sell at a ...

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been trending lower, but where they go next depends on ...

Freddie Mac chief economist Sam Khater in a statement ... Inflation remains stubbornly high and the Federal Reserve already looks poised to cut interest rates fewer times than initially expected ...

Mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac said in a market survey report ... have made for a squeeze for prospective buyers. While the Federal Reserve made interest rate cuts, USA TODAY has reported that ...