Mortgage Rates Today, April 23, 2026: Low Volatility in Markets Leaves Rates Unchanged
Are markets ignoring the likely scale of the energy crisis? That might explain near-stagnant mortgage rates.
April 23, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 22, 2026: Extended Uncertainty in the Middle East Threatens Rates Again
Markets initially welcomed an extension to the Middle East ceasefire. But then they thought things through.
April 22, 2026 2 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 21, 2026: Retail Sales Numbers Due Today. But Will They Make Much Difference to Rates?
Recently, most economic data have been overshadowed by the Middle East crisis. Will that fate befall today's retail sales report?
April 21, 2026 3 min read
Down Payment Assistance Central to Fixing Struggling Housing Markets
Down payment assistance programs can make a real difference in challenging housing markets, such as Detroit, MI, according to the Federal Reserve
April 20, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 20, 2026: It's Ground Hog Day for the Middle East — and Rates
Last Friday gave real hope of a Middle East peace accord. But, this morning, the uncertainty has returned, leaving mortgage rates with little room to fall further.
April 20, 2026 2 min read
8% of Prospective Homeowners Are "Dual Shoppers," Checking Out Rentals as They Browse Sale Listings
Many first-time buyers are still shopping rentals while checking out sale listings, and for some, it may be a wise decision.
April 18, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, April 17, 2026: Rates Barely Moving as Markets Await Firm News about the Middle East
Is an accord about to begin to fix the Middle East's problems? Or will the conflict re-escalate? Rates may barely budge until we know.
April 17, 2026 2 min read
Record-Low Consumer Sentiment Highlights Growing Pressure on Homebuyers
Consumer confidence just hit a record low, but buyers aren’t backing down. See how Americans are adapting to rising costs and still finding paths to homeownership.
April 16, 2026 3 min read