Mortgage rates forecast

A typical homebuyer has already lost over 6% of purchasing power because of rising interest rates since the start of the year, a study by Redfin found.

Rising mortgage interest rates not only will continue to constrain banks' once-robust revenue from this business, they will also affect existing borrower credit quality, a report from Moody's said.

Conforming mortgage interest rates dropped slightly over the past seven days after weeks of steady increases, according to Freddie Mac.

While mortgage volume is expected to shrink next year, it should increase during the following two years and beyond as millennials start buying homes, the Mortgage Bankers Association forecasts.

Mortgage rates, after a brief respite last week, rose to their highest level in over seven years, according to Freddie Mac.

Rising interest rates, both current and the prospect for future increases, took a toll on consumers' outlook on the housing market during September, according to Fannie Mae.

Mortgage rates dropped slightly for the first time after five weeks of increases, but this is only a temporary lull as the economy remains strong, Freddie Mac said.

The strong U.S. economy pushed mortgage rates in the past week to their highest level in over seven years, and further hikes are on the way, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates increased 5 basis points this week, up for the fourth week in a row with momentum building for further hikes, according to Freddie Mac.

While new-home construction and sales should rise in the next 18 months, next year's mortgage origination volume estimate was cut slightly as the economy is expected to slow down soon, said Fannie Mae.

Mortgage rates jumped 6 basis points over the past week, which led to the largest year-over-year gain in over four years, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates inched higher for the second straight week and further increases are likely in the near term, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates took small steps up after hitting a four-month low, but continued hovering around the same range they have all summer, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates decreased for the third straight week and reached their lowest level since mid-April, according to Freddie Mac.

Fannie Mae decreased its 2018 origination forecast for the fourth time this year in anticipation of more upward pressure on rates, and housing weakness that persists despite increased overall economic strength.

Average mortgage rates fell, including the largest week-over-week drop of the past 12 months, but homebuyer demand stays mum, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates took a small step back due to affordability pressure after climbing for the past two weeks, according to Freddie Mac.

Consumer optimism about purchasing a home continued to fade in July, as low inventory, rising prices and higher interest rates are affecting their market perception, Fannie Mae said.

Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in seven weeks and fourth-highest of 2018, thanks to strong economic trends, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates rose to their highest level since late June, going up for the third time in the past nine weeks, according to Freddie Mac.