Mortgage Rates Today, March 12, 2026: Rates Rise Amid War Inflation Fears
Rates rose yesterday as investors grappled with the likely inflation effects of the Iran war.
March 12, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 11, 2026: Today's Inflation Report Could Drag Rates Lower — or Push Them Higher
Today's consumer price index is the most important of all inflation reports. Will it help or harm mortgage rates?
March 11, 2026 3 min read
Hidden Housing Costs: Taxes and Insurance Now Take 21% of the Average Mortgage Payment
Mortgage payments aren’t just principal and interest anymore. Taxes and insurance now account for 21% of average housing costs, with some areas seeing the share climb above 40%.
March 10, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 10, 2026: Uncertain Day for Rates as War Duration Back in Doubt
Yesterday's suggestion that the war in Iran was almost over evaporated that evening, putting oil prices and mortgage rates at risk
March 10, 2026 3 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 9, 2026: Big Week for Inflation Data. But Will War Fears Overwhelm Markets and Rates?
Friday saw an epic battle for mortgage rates between war jitters and economic data. Will we see a repeat for this week's crucial inflation figures?
March 9, 2026 3 min read
Harvard Study: Low-Rate Mortgages Helped Prevent a Major Housing Price Drop
Low mortgage rates locked millions of homeowners in place, limiting housing supply. A new Harvard study finds this “rate lock” effect helped prevent the steep home price drop many economists predicted.
March 6, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 6, 2026: Hugely Important Jobs Report Due Today
With mortgage rates rising again, we'd better hope today's jobs and retail sales reports bring the right sort of news.
March 6, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, March 5, 2026: Welcome Relief as Rates Nudge Lower Yesterday
Mortgage rates finally edged lower yesterday. But tomorrow's economic reports have the potential to cause waves on Wall Street.
March 5, 2026 4 min read