A mortgage interest rate lock has multiple benefits for borrowers in today's economy. Here are three to consider now.

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes unexpectedly increased ...

That begins with knowing where mortgage interest rates stand right now, as of March 17, 2026. The average mortgage interest ...

Currently, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.3%, compared to 6.24% a week ago, according to the ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance declined to 6.36% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on ...

Pending sales of US existing homes unexpectedly rose in February for the first time in three months as buyers took advantage ...

Much of the new home supply has been built away from cities. Add in higher gas prices due to the Middle East conflict and ...

Explore current mortgage rates and what they mean for home buyers ...

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell below 6% in recent weeks, the first time it dipped below that threshold in more ...

Mortgage rates edged higher last week as financial markets reacted to uncertainty tied to the war in Iran. The average ...

At one time, a sub-6% mortgage would have seemed like a miracle. Today, it just raises questions about buying a home versus ...

In places like Dallas, Nashville, and New Orleans, mortgage rates would need to fall by more than two percentage points to be ...