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Weekly Mortgage Rates Flat; Jobs Report Is Surprisingly Strong

Weekly Mortgage Rates Flat; Jobs Report Is Surprisingly Strong

Weekly mortgage rates stayed largely flat, breaking a six-week streak of increases. Rates remain stubbornly elevated compared to where they were at the beginning of 2026. On a day-to-day basis, the average 30-year rate has been flirting with 6.5% APR. If it does reach that

Mortgage Rates May Keep Rising Even as Fed Holds Steady

Mortgage Rates May Keep Rising Even as Fed Holds Steady

The Federal Reserve voted to hold the overnight borrowing rate steady Wednesday, which analysts had widely expected. Mortgage rates increased in the lead up to today’s Fed meeting, as markets prepared for rising inflation fueled by spiking oil prices. When oil costs rise, it becomes more expensive to produce

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise; Jobs Report Reflects Uncertain Economy

Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise; Jobs Report Reflects Uncertain Economy

Mortgage rates increased this week following news of a new war in the Middle East. In the week ending March 6, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate went up seven basis points from the week prior to 5.94%, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. (A basis