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Mortgage Rates Open the Week Above 7% as Fed Inflation Warnings Intensify

Mortgage Rates Open the Week Above 7% as Fed Inflation Warnings Intensify

by John G. Stevens | Sep 21, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, U.S. Housing Market

Mortgage rates opened the week around the 7% threshold, keeping housing affordability under renewed pressure just days after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate and signaled that inflation remains the central obstacle to easier financial conditions. Daily...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022

by Phil Hall | Feb 26, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.98% in today’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down from last week when it averaged 6.01%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. “For the first time in three and a half...
Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate

Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate

by Phil Hall | Sep 11, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A Michigan credit union is seeking to attract new home loan borrowers by offering 30-year fixed-rate mortgages at a 4.99% rate. The Detroit Free Press reports Michigan Legacy Credit Union — which has branches in Wyandotte, Warren, Pontiac, Highland Township and Flat...
Freddie Mac: Another Mortgage Rate Uptick

Freddie Mac: Another Mortgage Rate Uptick

by Phil Hall | May 18, 2023 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, and it is not welcome news for those hoping to see mortgage rates decline. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.39% of May 18, up from last week when it averaged 6.35%. A year...

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