Category: Financing

Are you wondering where interest rates are heading? You're not alone! The Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) interest rate decisions affect everything from your mortgage payments to the growth of your investments. So, what's the scoop for the next two years? Expert predictions suggest …Read more  »

Mortgage rates today, August 20, 2025, show a slight uptick with the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 6.71%, up 4 basis points from last week, while refinance rates also increased modestly. However, markets are largely focused on …Read more  »

Are you keeping an eye on mortgage rates in California? As of today, August 20, 2025, potential homebuyers are facing a noticeable shift. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in California has jumped by 22 basis points, reaching 6.89%. This increase could impact your affordability …Read more  »

Are you dreaming of buying a luxury home or a property in a high-cost area? Then you're probably looking into jumbo mortgage rates today. According to Zillow, as of August 20, 2025, the average 30-year fixed rate jumbo mortgage is around 7.01%. However, …Read more  »

Trying to time the market, especially when it comes to something as big as a mortgage, can feel like trying to predict the weather. Will it be sunny skies and low rates, or stormy weather and high costs? If you're wondering, "Will …Read more  »

If you are in the market for a new home or looking to refinance, understanding the current mortgage rate is very important. As of today, August 19, 2025, the national average 5-year ARM (Adjustable-Rate Mortgage) has decreased by 6 basis points, …Read more  »

On August 19, 2025, mortgage rates today show a slight increase in the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate to 6.72%, up by 2 basis points from 6.70% the previous day and 5 basis points from last week’s 6.67%, according to Zillow’s latest …Read more  »

As of August 18, 2025, mortgage rates have inched slightly higher this week. According to Zillow, the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed from 6.67% to 6.69%, though refinance rates have edged down by a few basis …Read more  »

As of August 17, 2025, mortgage rates have seen a slight increase for certain loan types, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbing from 6.68% to 6.73%. Meanwhile, refinance rates have generally decreased slightly, with the 30-year fixed refinance rate falling from …Read more  »