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Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!

Look Up, Folks, Because That’s Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading!

by Phil Hall | Jun 1, 2023 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) requires an upward view. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79% as of June 1, up from last week when it averaged 6.57%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 5.09%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Nearly 800 UK Mortgage Deals Withdrawn Over the Past Week Amid Interest Rate Concerns

Nearly 800 UK Mortgage Deals Withdrawn Over the Past Week Amid Interest Rate Concerns

by Phil Hall | May 30, 2023 | International Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The U.K. housing market experienced the removal of roughly 800 mortgage deals from the market last week as the nation faces growing uncertainty over interest rate hikes. According to the data resource Moneyfacts, the number of residential mortgages on the U.K declined...
UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%

UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%

by Phil Hall | May 26, 2023 | International Real Estate News, Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

While Americans are dealing with mortgage rates in the mid-6% range, their U.K. counterparts are being warned that they will be burdened with 5%-plus fixed-rate deals in the coming weeks. According to a report in The Guardian, the publication on Wednesday that April’s...
Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away

Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away

by Phil Hall | May 25, 2023 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates were soaring again in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.57% as of May 25, up from last week when it averaged 6.39%.  A year ago at this time, the rate averaged 5.10%. The...
Freddie Mac: Another Mortgage Rate Uptick

Freddie Mac: Another Mortgage Rate Uptick

by Phil Hall | May 18, 2023 | Industry Updates, Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, 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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