Mortgage Rate Update

Mortgage rates fall for the week of July 14, 2014

Up. Down. It may feel as if mortgage rates are bouncing around all over the place, but they've actually spent the last eight weeks moving within a narrow band.

Mortgage rates rise for the week of July 7, 2014

Mortgage rates made a U-turn over the last seven days as they reversed weeks of falls, ending up close to where they were in mid-June. However, they remain very low when judged over the previous 12 months.

Mortgage rates fall for the week of June 30, 2014

Rates for the most popular types of mortgages fell to one-year lows this week. If this tempts you to refinance, how worried should you be about the equity in your home? And what are your options if that equity's low?

Mortgage rates fall for the week of June 23, 2014

Mortgage rates were down this week, close to 12-month lows. With this bonus, borrowers use a mortgage calculator to determine how fine a home can they afford.

Mortgage rates remain the same for the week of June 16, 2014

There were the tiniest possible rises and falls in rates for most types of home loans this week. Shopping around for the best mortgage lenders could help ensure you get the lowest possible rates.