Mortgage rates forecast

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.

There is an opportunity for home sales to break out of the doldrums if price appreciation slows, mortgage rates remain flat and supply increases, Freddie Mac said.

Mortgage rates took a small step down, decreasing for the sixth time in the eight weeks since Memorial Day, according to Freddie Mac.

Fewer sales of existing homes and uncertainty around future fiscal policies will result in fewer mortgage originations than previously expected, according to Fannie Mae.

Mortgage rates broke from their recent respite, increasing for only the second time in the past seven weeks, according to Freddie Mac.

Slight declines in consumer expectations for more favorable future job security, income and interest rates knocked Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment back down from a record high in June.

Mortgage rates maintained their recent slide and have now declined in five of the past six weeks, according to Freddie Mac.

From lowering expectations about their ideal home to moving faster to close a deal, here's a look at five ways house hunters say they would react to average mortgage rates reaching 5%.

Mortgage rates declined over the past week as worried investors increased their purchases of 10-year Treasuries, according to Freddie Mac.

Mortgage rates slid over the past week and have now declined in three of the past four weeks, according to Freddie Mac.

While rising mortgage rates are top of mind for the industry after last week's increase in the federal funds rate, the housing market should be more concerned about limited home inventory, according to First American Financial Corp.