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Mortgage rates just spiked up to 7.3%. How homebuyers can shop around for the lowest rate

On Tuesday, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumped back up to 7.34%. That coupled with home prices that rose dramatically during the pandemic, and in some markets, are still rising, has deteriorated affordability. It’s pricing buyers out […]

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Black Knight Originations Market Monitor: Mortgage Rate Lock Activity Falls as Rates Top 7% for First Time Since November 2022; Signs of Credit Tightening Persist

According to the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices, 30-year conforming rates crossed 7% for the first time since November 2022, before falling sharply and then rebounding to 6.88% Overall rate lock volumes were down 7% month over […]