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07/10/2026

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/mortgage-interest-rates-now-july-9-2026

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.49% for the week ending July 9 after hostilities resumed between the U.S. and Iran.

02/26/2026

Mortgage demand rose for the second week in a row, with applications up 0.4% for the week ending Feb. 20, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Refinances jumped 4% from the previous week and are 150% higher than last year. Purchase applications fell slightly but are still 12% higher than a year ago.

Rates on 30-year fixed loans fell to 6.01%, the lowest since September 2022.

02/26/2026

Mortgage rates fell to 5.98% for the week ending Feb. 26—the lowest in more than three years—down from 6.01% last week and 6.76% a year ago, according to Freddie Mac. The drop follows declines in the 10-year Treasury yield amid renewed uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with economists saying lower rates and improving inventory could boost spring homebuying.

02/10/2026

Explore the best AI lead generation tools for 2026 . Along with the Cybernews research team, I reviewed features, pricing, and how to pick the right tool.

02/10/2026

OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for free and Go tiers in the U.S. Ads appear below responses, labeled as sponsored. Paid tiers remain ad-free.