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Mortgage rates jump to 6.49% as Iran tensions cloud housing outlook
business21 hours ago

Mortgage rates jump to 6.49% as Iran tensions cloud housing outlook

Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.49% this week, reversing a prior dip and keeping affordability under pressure for buyers. The uptick comes amid renewed tensions with Iran that could keep borrowing costs elevated, with analysts warning that relief may be slow. Realtor.com economist Joel Berner notes mortgage costs remain a key drag on the 2026 housing recovery, while Zillow projects rates easing only modestly later this year. Meanwhile, existing-home sales fell 2.4% in June, signaling ongoing weakness in demand as financing costs bite.

via Yahoo Finance|
#business#freddie-mac#housing-market
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Mortgage Rates Higher as Iran Fallout Looms
finance1 day ago

Geopolitical Tensions Drive Mortgage Rates Higher as Iran Fallout Looms

Mortgage rates edged higher this week as renewed US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices pushed bond yields higher. Freddie Mac puts the 30-year fixed average at 6.49% (up from 6.43%), with current lender quotes showing roughly 6.35% for a 30-year fixed, 6.21% for 20-year, and 5.94% for 15-year; refinance rates are typically a touch higher, around 6.4% for a 30-year loan. Market moves, fueled by concerns about inflation, prompted economists to note that rates had been retreating, but Iran's deteriorating ceasefire situation reversed that trend. The piece also covers rate determinants (down payments, credit scores, loan type) and advises shoppers to compare lenders for the best deal.

via Yahoo Finance|
#bond-yields#finance#freddie-mac
Housing-supply bill could ease affordability, but relief appears years away as rates hover near 6.5%
economy1 day ago

Housing-supply bill could ease affordability, but relief appears years away as rates hover near 6.5%

Mortgage rates sit around 6.49% for a 30-year fixed, while existing-home sales fell 2.4% in June. A bipartisan bill—the 21st Century Road to Housing Act—aims to boost supply by easing manufactured housing and funding repairs, and is set to become law automatically unless vetoed. Analysts say any meaningful relief in prices or availability will take time, though forecasts suggest rates could drift toward about 6.3% by late 2026, with prices remaining high in the near term.

via CNN|
#economy#existing-home-sales#housing-affordability
June Housing Market Slips as Record-High Prices Persist
real-estate2 days ago

June Housing Market Slips as Record-High Prices Persist

US existing-home sales fell 2.4% in June to 4.09 million (SA), with inventory at 1.56 million (down 0.6% MoM, up 1.3% YoY) for about a 4.6‑month supply. The median price reached a record $440,600, up 1.8% YoY. All-cash buyers accounted for about 25% of sales (down from 29% a year ago), while first-time buyers were 33% of transactions. Activity remains strongest at the higher end, with regional declines elsewhere except the Northeast. Analysts say limited inventory and high mortgage rates keep prices elevated, even as job gains support demand.

via CNBC|
#home-prices#housing-market#inventory
Yields rise as Trump signals Iran ceasefire may be over, oil surges
business3 days ago

Yields rise as Trump signals Iran ceasefire may be over, oil surges

U.S. Treasury yields rose after Trump said the Iran ceasefire may be over, sparking inflation fears as oil prices jumped; the 10-year yield moved to about 4.561%, the 2-year to 4.197%, and the 30-year to 5.061%. Brent crude hit roughly $78.20 a barrel and WTI around $74.15. Traders await the Fed's June meeting minutes for policy clues under new chair Warsh, while the 30-year fixed mortgage rate eased to about 6.57% from 6.59%.

via CNBC|
#business#federal-reserve#iran-ceasefire
Housing market tilts toward balance as buyers and sellers gain leverage
business4 days ago

Housing market tilts toward balance as buyers and sellers gain leverage

CNBC’s Q2 Housing Market Survey shows more agents (44%) report a balanced market, up from 30% a year earlier, signaling buyers and sellers are regaining leverage amid higher supply and easing prices. Price cuts dropped (57% vs 89%), but prices remain about 1% higher YoY; June asking prices fell 2.5% YoY. Contract cancellations declined to 40%. Mortgage rates fluctuated, with the 30-year fixed peaking near 6.75% in May and hovering around 6.6% since, while inventory rose to about 1.1 million listings. Overall optimism wanes: 19% expect sales to improve, 67% expect them to stay the same, with significant local variation and a push toward hyper-local data.

via CNBC|
#business#housing-market#inventory
politics16 days ago

Bipartisan housing bill tests both parties’ midterm messaging

A landmark housing affordability package passes Congress through cross‑party support and is set to become a central midterm campaign issue. Key provisions include limits on large investors buying single‑family homes to curb costs, a win Democrats argue shows they can lower costs, and a point of pride for Republicans who highlight GOP‑led passage under a Republican trifecta. With four months to Election Day, both parties will tout the measure as proof they’re addressing affordability, even as elevated mortgage rates remain the dominant hurdle for homebuyers.

via Politico|
#affordability#bipartisan#congress
US housing market stalls as new single-family sales drop again
economy16 days ago

US housing market stalls as new single-family sales drop again

U.S. new single-family home sales fell 7.3% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 580,000, the second straight monthly decline and the lowest since January, as higher mortgage rates and prices restrain demand; inventory rose to 496,000 (the highest since July 2025), enough to take about 10.3 months to clear at the May pace. The drop occurred even as prices were largely flat on median terms and overall affordability remains a major hurdle, with economists warning the housing recovery may remain tepid into 2027. Regional results showed weakness in the West (seven-month low), declines in the South, and gains in the Northeast and Midwest, underscoring a uneven national picture amid higher borrowing costs and inflation pressures.

via Yahoo Finance|
#economy#housing-market#may-2026
Income to buy a median-priced home nearly doubles since 2020
real-estate21 days ago

Income to buy a median-priced home nearly doubles since 2020

A Harvard housing study finds that the income required to afford a median-priced home has surged to about $120,000, more than double the 2020 level, as median prices exceed $400,000 and mortgage rates stay above 6%. The result is weakened demand, rising existing-home prices (up roughly 54% since 2020) relative to income, and a broader affordability squeeze that has kept home sales near multi-decade lows despite shifts in construction and rental trends.

via New York Post|
#affordability#housing#income
Iran detente nudges mortgage rates down, but Fed hike risk looms
economy22 days ago

Iran detente nudges mortgage rates down, but Fed hike risk looms

Mortgage rates edged lower to about 6.47% for a 30-year fixed as tensions with Iran eased, offering a brief reprieve for homebuyers, who appear willing to accept rates above 6% as the new norm; but the Federal Reserve signaled a possible rate hike later this year to combat inflation tied to the Middle East conflict, and stronger inflation data complicates any sustained decline in rates, even as housing demand remains resilient.

via CNN|
#economy#fed-reserve#housing-market
As Iran Peace Talks Advance, Mortgage Rates Slip Below 6.5%
finance22 days ago

As Iran Peace Talks Advance, Mortgage Rates Slip Below 6.5%

Mortgage rates eased this week to about 6.47% for the 30-year fixed as the US and Iran moved closer to a peace deal, with the 10-year Treasury yield also lower and inflation fears fading. The report also lists current purchase and refinance rates (various terms) and notes that Fed officials signaled policy may keep rates higher to stabilize prices, even though mortgage rates aren’t set by the Fed. The piece provides rate snapshots and basic guidance on factors that affect rates and when refinancing makes sense.

via Yahoo Finance|
#fed-policy#finance#freddie-mac
May Existing-Home Sales Rise 3.2% as Inventory Edges Up
business1 month ago

May Existing-Home Sales Rise 3.2% as Inventory Edges Up

May data from the National Association of REALTORS® show existing-home sales up 3.2% month-over-month and year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million; gains occurred in the Northeast, Midwest, and South, while the West was unchanged. Inventory rose to 1.55 million homes (about 4.5 months’ supply), and the median price reached $429,300, up 1.3% from a year ago. The Housing Affordability Index was 105.6, with mortgage rates at about 6.44% in May. First-time buyers accounted for 35% of sales, cash buyers 25%, and investors 14%; 29 days was the median time on market. The report cites improving affordability and ongoing supply constraints as key drivers.

via National Association of REALTORS®|
#business#existing-home-sales#housing-affordability