The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged up this week, ending a five-week decline in borrowing costs for homebuyers.

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Federal Reserve rate cut expectations pushed mortgage rates down to multi-week lows at 6.67%. Financial experts say even ...

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Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess ...

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The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...

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Rates for 30-year refinancing loans dropped for a second consecutive day Thursday, pushing the average below the 7% mark for the first time in a week. With a 1 basis point decrease, the new 6.99% ...

A stronger jobs report and global trade uncertainty pushed mortgage rates higher. More buyers are considering adjustable-rate ...