Mortgage rates rose to the highest level since early August last week. The average rate on the standard 30-year fixed mortgage reached 6.54%, according to a survey of lenders by Freddie Mac. Mortgage rates fell toward 6% in the build up to the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut in September,

US mortgage rates rose again this week, the fourth-straight weekly increase. That rise in borrowing costs has undone some of the relief Americans felt this summer when mortgage rates fell in anticipation of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve as inflation improved.

Mortgage rates are headed higher again and some experts think it’s not impossible that the key 30-year rate will approach 7% again, after falling to a low

After hovering for two weeks, 30-year mortgage rates have now climbed higher for a week—reaching their highest level since July. Most other loan averages also rose Wednesday.

Most outstanding mortgages have a 6% or lower rate, which creates a " lock-in effect " for many current owners who don't want to swap a low rate for a higher one. This could limit homeowners’ willingness to sell, slowing or stalling the housing market.

The current median interest rate is 6.75% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 5.88% for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage As of Oct. 22, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*,

Mortgage rates for October 22, 2024, are around 6.35%, according to Zillow data.  Mortgage rates have increased thanks to strong jobs data and shifting expectations around Fed rate cuts. Next year, rates should go down.

The median home price dropped from $429,990 in August to $425,000 in September. Mortgage rates rose to 6.44% this week for a 30-year fixed loan, up from 6.32% last week. What impact do these changes have on your monthly mortgage payment?