Trump, Mortgage

Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why
Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.
Mortgage rates aren’t budging as Trump settles into office
In the first week of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, things have been quiet when it comes to the long-term costs of a home loan.
Trump promised lower housing prices. Mortgage rates stand in the way.
A perception that Trump may be softer than expected on tariffs pushed the average 30-year mortgage rate down to 6.96% on Jan. 23, the first decline in six weeks, according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday.
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2025 Mortgage Rate Forecast: What Another Trump Presidency Means for Rates
During his campaign, Trump repeatedly claimed that mortgage rates will return to lows of around 3% (rates are more than double that today), yet experts say that the president is n
Mortgage rates retreat, still above 7%
Mortgage rates declined this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 7.06 percent, according to Bankrate’s latest lender survey. Still, since the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates in September,
Home sales stall as 7% mortgage rates return
Mortgage rates are back above 7%, and that’s slowing an already sluggish housing market with potential buyers choosing to wait on the sidelines to start the year. Home sales have stalled in January, down 10% in the most recent week compared to a year ago,
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates May Not Drop Much in the Next Two Years, Fannie Mae Says
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates may not fall as much as initially expected this year thanks to ...
Average rate on 30-year mortgage slips below 7% after climbing five weeks in a row
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five ...
Drop in 30-Year Mortgage Rates Extends to a Third Day
After recently shooting up to the most expensive level since May, rates on 30-year loans have fallen considerably the last ...
If Your House Burned Down in the L.A. Wildfires, Do You Still Have to Pay Your Mortgage?
"Homeowners are still obligated to pay their mortgage unless they receive specific relief from their lender. Mortgage ...
Q1 2025 mortgage rates: 30-year fixed loans to average 6.7%
Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated through at least the first half of the year, keeping sales of previously owned homes subdued.
What to expect when facing a mortgage default
A mortgage default can hurt your credit score and lead to foreclosure. Learn how the home loan default process works and how to avoid it.
What Is a Mortgage Acceleration Clause?
An acceleration clause is a provision in a mortgage that allows the lender to require the full repayment of the loan early.
Mortgage Rates Surge Back Above 7% After Strong Jobs Report
“Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week and crossed 7% for the first time since May of 2024,” says Sam ...
San Diego on track for its slowest-ever home sales year
San Diego County was on track for its lowest-ever home sale year as mortgage rates and prices stayed high to end the year. Through November, CoreLogic data shows 25,998 home sales. At that sales pace ...