How AI Could Be Pushing Mortgage Rates Higher
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be adding upward pressure to mortgage rates. And that pressure could continue for years.
August 31, 2026 5 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 31, 2026: Friday's Fed Speech Sent Rates Higher
The Fed chair's speech on Friday moved mortgage rates higher and left the central bank on the inflation front line.
August 31, 2026 8 min read
Under the Hood of Construction Costs: Three Things Making New Homes More Expensive
New research shows how rising construction, labor, and financing costs are making it harder and more expensive to build new homes.
August 28, 2026 4 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 28, 2026: Key Fed Speech Dominates Today's Agenda
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is due to speak at the Jackson Hole economic policy symposium at 10 a.m. Eastern. What he says could move mortgage rates significantly.
August 28, 2026 9 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 27, 2026: Rates Barely Budge on Largely As-Expected Economic Reports
Mortgage rates dodged a bullet as yesterday's key economic reports failed to surprise. Today's reports almost never make waves.
August 27, 2026 9 min read
Why Mortgage Rates May Not Surge Despite Bond Market Fears
Parts of the U.S. economy have real vulnerabilities. But that doesn’t necessarily mean mortgage rates are headed sharply higher.
August 26, 2026 6 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 26, 2026: Major Inflation Report Due Today
Today brings the latest edition of the Fed's favorite inflation report.
August 26, 2026 10 min read
Mortgage Rates Today, August 25, 2026: Consumer Confidence on Today's Agenda
Consumer confidence is one of those economic reports that can affect mortgage rates appreciably but often doesn't.
August 25, 2026 9 min read