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Inflation Jumps to 3.7% as Gasoline Surges, Adding Pressure to Mortgage Rates

Inflation Jumps to 3.7% as Gasoline Surges, Adding Pressure to Mortgage Rates

by John G. Stevens | Oct 14, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, U.S. Housing Market

U.S. inflation accelerated in September, delivering another blow to prospective homebuyers already facing mortgage rates above 7% and raising the stakes for lenders, builders and the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index rose 0.6% from August and 3.7% from a year...
Inflation Expectations Hit Three-Year High as Rent Outlook Climbs to 6.8%

Inflation Expectations Hit Three-Year High as Rent Outlook Climbs to 6.8%

by John G. Stevens | Oct 7, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News

Americans’ expectations for inflation over the next year climbed to 3.9% in September, the highest reading since May 2023, while renters anticipated another acceleration in housing costs, according to new survey findings released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve Bank...
Inflation Just Put Mortgage Rates Back in the Crosshairs

Inflation Just Put Mortgage Rates Back in the Crosshairs

by John G. Stevens | Sep 11, 2026 | Mortgage Information

Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August as energy costs jumped and shelter inflation accelerated. For a housing market already dealing with mortgage rates around 7%, the bond market’s reaction may be the bigger story. Homebuyers looking for relief from mortgage rates...

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