Category: Financing

On January 4, 2026, the news is that things are remarkably calm. According to Zillow, the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage rate is holding steady at 6.01%, and the 15-year fixed rate is sitting comfortably at 5.44%. This …Read more  »

Today's average 30-year fixed mortgage rate, as of January 3rd, is 6.01%, virtually unchanged from last week, according to the latest data compiled by Zillow. This pause at the start of the new year isn't boring—it's a critical moment for …Read more  »

Today, January 2, 2026, mortgage rates hover around their lowest point of the past year, presenting a significant opportunity for both prospective homeowners and those looking to refinance. It feels like just yesterday we were all talking about how high …Read more  »

If you've been dreaming of owning a home and watching mortgage rates anxiously, I've got some fantastic news. A mortgage rate hovering around 6.15% is precisely the kind of signal many of us have been waiting for, marking it as …Read more  »

As we step into January 1st, the question on many minds is: what are today's mortgage rates doing? It's fantastic news for potential homebuyers and those looking to refinance. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has actually hit a 2025 …Read more  »

This week marks a significant milestone for anyone dreaming of homeownership. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped to its lowest level in 2025, settling at an encouraging 6.15%. This is a welcome relief after a year that began with …Read more  »

After years of historically low borrowing costs, the housing market is entering a new phase. Mortgage rates near 6%—once considered restrictive—are increasingly becoming the norm as inflation cools unevenly and policymakers resist a rapid return to aggressive rate cuts. The …Read more  »

This is excellent news for anyone thinking about buying a home or looking to lower their monthly housing costs: on this final day of 2025, Tuesday, December 31st, mortgage rates have seen a significant drop. The national average for a …Read more  »

The battle to decide who will control America's money supply has whittled down to a tale of two Kevins. Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor with deep ties to Wall Street, and Kevin Hassett, the current director of the …Read more  »