search
US mortgage market
Trends
- 1Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023▼Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, marking a shift in monetary policy after an extended pause. The move affects borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards and business loans across the American economy, and investors are watching closely for signals about the central bank's next steps on inflation.
- 2US Treasury Yields Enter the 5% Era▼⚡ NEWS US Treasury Yields Enter 5% Era The U.S. Treasury market, valued at $32 trillion, is entering a period where inte
Analysts say the $32 trillion US Treasury market may be entering a new phase in which interest rates around 5% become the norm, as yields on instruments such as the five-year note move higher. The shift would mark a break from the near-zero rate years and reshape expectations for borrowing costs, equities and the broader economy.
- 3Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Raising Housing Market Questions●Mortgage Rates Hit 7%: What’s Next for the Housing Market? | WSJ News
US mortgage rates have climbed to 7%, according to Wall Street Journal coverage examining what the increase means for homebuyers and the broader housing market. Higher borrowing costs are expected to strain affordability, cool demand, and keep pressure on both buyers and sellers as the market adjusts to the new rate environment.
- 4US Treasury Yields Enter the 5% Era●🟠 UPDATE US Treasury Yields Enter 5% Era Wall Street analysts suggest rates around 5% could become the new norm. ETF ret
US Treasury yields have pushed into 5% territory, and Wall Street analysts are suggesting that rates around this level could become the new norm rather than a temporary spike. The shift is weighing on fixed-income ETF returns, which are plummeting as higher yields depress bond prices. Investors are reassessing portfolios built for a low-rate world, with implications for equities, mortgage rates and government borrowing costs across markets.
- 5Mortgage Rates Top 7% as Housing Market Questions Grow▼Mortgage Rates Exceed 7%. Where Will the Housing Market Go?
US mortgage rates have climbed above 7%, a threshold not seen in years, leaving buyers facing significantly higher monthly payments and sellers facing reduced demand. Commentators are debating whether the housing market will cool further, see prices fall, or remain tight because of low housing supply and homeowners locked into lower rates.
- 6Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, Deepening the Lock-In Effect▼As Mortgage Rates Hit 7%, the Lock-In Effect Gets Stronger
US mortgage rates have reached 7%, strengthening the lock-in effect in which homeowners with cheaper existing loans refuse to sell and take on new, higher-rate mortgages. The result is fewer homes on the market, constrained supply, and persistent affordability pressure for buyers, a dynamic economists and housing analysts say is becoming more entrenched as rates stay elevated.
- 7FedWatch's Ben Emons Sees 10-Year Yield Hitting 6%▼FedWatch's Ben Emons Sees 10-Year Treasury Yield Hitting 6% By January 2027 — Warns It Could Put Housing ‘In A Crunch’ And Slow The Economy
Ben Emons of FedWatch forecasts that the 10-year Treasury yield will reach 6% by January 2027, a level not seen in years. He warns that borrowing costs at that height would put the housing market 'in a crunch', pushing mortgage payments sharply higher and slowing the broader US economy.
- 8Mortgage Rates Rise for a Third Straight Day▼Today’s Mortgage Rates, Sept. 26: Rates Rise for a Third Straight Day Affecting Borrowers
US mortgage rates increased for a third consecutive day on September 26, adding pressure on borrowers. The continued climb makes home purchases and refinancing more expensive, and prospective buyers and homeowners are watching closely for signs of where rates will settle.
- 9Rocket Companies posts record mortgage market share●Rocket Companies posts record mortgage market s...
Rocket Companies has posted record mortgage market share, strengthening its position as one of the largest US home lenders. The result points to the Detroit-based company gaining ground on competitors despite a difficult housing market shaped by high interest rates. Industry observers are watching whether the lender can hold that lead as mortgage volumes remain under pressure.
- 10US mortgage rates climb back above 7%●Housing affordability takes another hit as mortgage rates cross 7%
Average US mortgage rates have risen above 7%, dealing a fresh blow to housing affordability. The increase raises monthly payments for buyers and adds pressure to a market already strained by high home prices and limited inventory, with homeowners locked into lower rates showing little incentive to sell.