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Highest Mortgage Rates Since June

For the second day in a row, mortgage rates have moved higher at a modest to moderate pace. Unfortunately, that's been a trend so far in 2025 and it's compounded by the fact that rates were already close to their recent highs. The net effect is a move up to the highest levels since June for the aver

Holiday Slowdown Arrives in December with Some Silver Linings For Buyers

Mortgage Rates Rise to Match 6 Month Highs

We came into the current week knowing that rates would take cues from any clear cues in this week's economic data.  In general, that means higher rates in response to stronger data or lower rates if the data is weaker.   Today's data was stronger across the board. One of the most clos