According to Zillow’s lender marketplace, when comparing rates from the beginning to the end of last week, 30-, 20-, and 15-year fixed loans tell a different story. The 30-year fixed rate began the week at 6.20% and ended the week with a rise of five basis points in 6.25%. The 20-year fixed rate started the…
Home equity rates nationwide have fallen in the first quarter, according to ATTOM, a real estate analytics firm. ATTOM’s “2026 US Home Equity & Underwater Report” found that 43.3% of properties with a mortgage were considered “equity rich,” up from 44.6% in the fourth quarter, and the lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2021….
Yesterday we said: “It wouldn’t be a surprise if tomorrow’s interest rate article talked about mortgage rates going up again.” As predicted, 30- and 15-year fixed-rate loans have increased again. According to Zillow Lender Marketplace rates, the current 30-year fixed rate is 6.25%seven basis points more than yesterday. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate rises nine…
When you’re in the process of looking for a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC), consistent rates are key. Looking at April rates compared to current HELOC and home equity loan rates, they have remained incredibly consistent. HELOC rates started in April at 7.24% and are even lower today. Fixed rate…
Most people think that a mortgage is a burden. A monthly obligation. A debt that must be paid off as soon as possible. Warren Buffett sees it differently. And their reasoning is worth understanding in any tariff environment. The president of Berkshire Hathaway has been making the same argument for decades. He believes that the…
The 30-year fixed rate fell eight basis points to 6.18%according to Zillow’s lender marketplace. The 15-year fixed loan fell two basis points to 5.57%, and the 20-year fixed loan fell eight basis points to 6.12%. 4 Lenders Drop Below 6% APR: Weekly Survey of Mortgage Lenders with the Best Rates The direction of everything from…
Home equity rates posted broad gains this week. The $30,000 home equity line rose 16 basis points to 7.26%, according to Bankrate’s national lender survey. Meanwhile, the $30,000 five-year home equity loan rose 12 basis points to 8.03%. Even with this week’s increase, home equity rates remain the most affordable in years. Roger Boschulte, head…
According to Zillow’s Lender Marketplace, rates on long-term fixed-rate mortgages have increased from last week. The average 30-year fixed rate is now 6.22%nine basis points more than last week. The 20-year fixed rate is 6.09%, seven basis points more than last Tuesday. Finally, the 15-year fixed loan is currently in 5.65%, 12 basis points above…
You rarely see the word “sale” used in connection with mortgage rates. A predetermined discount on a home loan rate before you even sit down to fill out an application is virtually unheard of. However, Chase Home Loans is doing just that (again). And with the spring home buying season approaching, the timing couldn’t be…
The 30-year fixed rate started April at around 6.30%, below the 2026 high of 6.47% set in late March. During the month of April, the 30-year bond reached a high of 6.30% on April 2, hit a low of 6.02% on April 18, and has since risen again, currently sitting at 6.20% this weekend. Zillow…
