Mortgage Interest Rates

Stable Mortgage Rates Persist as Market Caution Continues: What Homebuyers and Investors Need to Know

Mortgage interest rates have remained relatively stable heading into the weekend, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hovering around 6.95%. While these rates are significantly lower than the highs seen in late 2023, they still pose affordability challenges for many prospective homebuyers. Economic indicators and signals from the Federal Reserve suggest that rates could…

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Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 7% as Market Awaits Economic Signals and Arizona Real Estate Opportunities Emerge

Mortgage interest rates remained relatively stable this week as financial markets awaited new economic data that could influence future rate changes. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate now sits at 6.99%, just below the 7% threshold that has become the norm in recent months. Factors such as inflation, Federal Reserve policies, and employment figures are…

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Why You Might Wait in Vain: The Truth About Fed Rate Cuts and Mortgage Rates in Arizona Real Estate

While the Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates soon in response to cooling inflation and a slowing job market, potential homebuyers shouldn’t assume that mortgage rates will immediately follow suit. Mortgage rates are influenced by the broader bond market, not directly tied to the Fed’s benchmark rate. Financial markets anticipated these changes…

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Mortgage Applications Rise Despite Volatility as Rates Dip Slightly—What It Means for Arizona Realtors

Mortgage applications saw an overall increase in the latest report from the Mortgage Bankers Association, despite continued volatility in interest rates. Following a modest decline in average rates for 30-year fixed mortgages, both purchase and refinance applications edged up. The average rate for these loans dipped to 7.02% from the previous week’s 7.07%, prompting some…

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