Mortgage Industry Adapts to Rising Interest Rates The U.S. mortgage industry is adapting to rising interest rates, transforming lending strategies, and borrower behaviors. This article explores the implications for lenders and borrowers, offering insights into new trends and strategies.

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Mortgage Rates Inch Higher, Still Near Record Low

Mortgage rates have drifted higher but remain historically low amid conflicting economic data. So reports MoneyWise.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.21% in the week ending June 11, up three basis points from the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. The all-time low was 3.15%, reached in the week ending May 28.

Despite a surprisingly strong jobs report, markets were also weighing news that the U.S. officially entered a recession in February, as well as a Federal Reserve prediction of 9.3% year-end unemployment.

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