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Trump Says He Wants Government to Buy $200B In Mortgage Bonds In a Push to Bring Down Mortgage Rates

The Federal Reserve has in the past bought mortgage bonds during times of economic turmoil in order to help reduce interest rates. read more >

by Associated Press - January 9, 2026, 7:35am

Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Real Estate

Long-Term Mortgage Rate Edges Higher but Remains Near 2025 Low

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week to just above its 2025 low. The average long-term mortgage rate rose to 6.16%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac […] read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - January 8, 2026, 11:33am

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.15%

Affordability still remains a challenge for aspiring homeowners, especially first-time buyers. read more >

by Associated Press - January 2, 2026, 10:01am

Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Edges Lower, Remaining Near Low for the Year

The decline brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.21% from 6.22% last week. read more >

by Associated Press - December 18, 2025, 1:17pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since Early April

Many prospective homebuyers have been discouraged by elevated mortgage rates and home prices that have continued to climb, albeit more slowly. read more >

by Associated Press - July 3, 2025, 12:35pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Ticks Down to 6.84%

The rate fell modestly for the second straight week. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.95%. read more >

by Associated Press - June 12, 2025, 11:45am

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Climbs to Highest Level Since Late February

The rate rose to 6.83% from 6.62% last week. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.1%. read more >

by Associated Press - April 17, 2025, 12:38pm

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Sees Third Straight Weekly Decline

The average rate fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week. A year ago, it averaged 6.64%. read more >

by Associated Press - February 6, 2025, 11:38am

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Slips Below 7% After Climbing for Five Weeks

The fall to 6.96% represents the rate's first decline after climbing five weeks in a row. A year ago, it averaged 6.69%. read more >

by Associated Press - January 23, 2025, 1:01pm

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Inches Up to 6.93% for Fourth Straight Increase

Interest rates have been climbing since the Federal Reserve signaled last month that it expects to raise its benchmark rate just twice this year, down from the four cuts it forecast in September. read more >

by Associated Press - January 9, 2025, 11:59am

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Hits 6.91%

The rate rose to 6.91% from 6.85% last week, reflecting a rise in the bond yields that lenders use as a guide to price mortgages. read more >

by Associated Press - January 2, 2025, 11:41am

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Rises to Highest Level Since Late November

The average mortgage rate rose to 6.72% this week, now higher than it was a year ago, when it averaged 6.67%. read more >

by Associated Press - December 19, 2024, 11:54am

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.69%

The average mortgage rate in the U.S. eased this week, slipping to its lowest level since late October. read more >

by Associated Press - December 5, 2024, 1:28pm

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Rises for 6th Straight Week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the sixth straight week, returning to its highest level since early July. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - November 7, 2024, 1:47pm

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Rises for Fifth Straight Week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose again, returning to its highest level since early August. read more >

by Associated Press - October 31, 2024, 1:36pm

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Holds at 6.35% Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. was held at 6.35% this week ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this month. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.12%. read more >

by Associated Press - September 5, 2024, 1:31pm

Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Eases to Lowest Level in 15 Months

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.46% this week, the lowest level in 15 months. read more >

by Associated Press - August 22, 2024, 11:13am

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Mortgage Rates Retreat, Homeowners Race to Refinance

The Mortgage Bankers Association’s refinance index surged to its highest level in two years, and refinance applications were up nearly 60% versus the same week last year. read more >

by Associated Press - August 8, 2024, 1:35pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Average Mortgage Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since March

After jumping to a 23-year high of 7.79% in October, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage has mostly hovered around 7% this year — more than double what it was just three years ago. read more >

by Associated Press - July 18, 2024, 2:18pm

Banking & Finance / Real Estate

Mortgage Rate Climbs To Just Under 7%

The rate rose to 6.95% from 6.86% last week. read more >

by Associated Press - July 3, 2024, 12:53pm

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Trump Says He Wants Government to Buy $200B In Mortgage Bonds In a Push to Bring Down Mortgage Rates

Long-Term Mortgage Rate Edges Higher but Remains Near 2025 Low

Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.15%

Average Mortgage Rate Edges Lower, Remaining Near Low for the Year

Average Mortgage Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since Early April

Average Mortgage Rate Ticks Down to 6.84%

Average Mortgage Rate Climbs to Highest Level Since Late February

Average Mortgage Rate Sees Third Straight Weekly Decline

Average Mortgage Rate Slips Below 7% After Climbing for Five Weeks

Average Mortgage Rate Inches Up to 6.93% for Fourth Straight Increase

Average Mortgage Rate Hits 6.91%

Average Mortgage Rate Rises to Highest Level Since Late November

Average Mortgage Rate Falls to 6.69%

Average Mortgage Rate Rises for 6th Straight Week

Average Mortgage Rate Rises for Fifth Straight Week

Average Mortgage Rate Holds at 6.35% Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut

Average Mortgage Rate Eases to Lowest Level in 15 Months

Mortgage Rates Retreat, Homeowners Race to Refinance

Average Mortgage Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since March

Mortgage Rate Climbs To Just Under 7%

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