The Mortgage Note

09/21/2026

Editor Kimberley Haas sat down with Andy Walden, head of mortgage and housing market research at ICE, to learn why 2026 is such a balancing act when it comes to looking at what is happening on the national level. bit.ly/3TlKMKv

09/18/2026

Officials at Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95%. bit.ly/4jce0WB

09/17/2026

The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to raise rates for the first time since 2023. Writer Patrick Lavery has the story. bit.ly/46z30Lw

The inevitable has finally become a reality: On Wednesday, by unanimous vote, the Federal Open Market Committee elected to raise the target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter-point, to 3.75% to 4%.

09/17/2026

Work on new U.S. single-family and multifamily homes declined in August as builders face softening demand and higher costs. bit.ly/3SPfnjt

Work on new U.S. single-family and multifamily homes declined in August as builders face softening demand and higher costs.

09/16/2026

Realtor.com and a coalition of major real estate, homebuilding, lending, nonprofit, and trade organizations have launched a public awareness campaign, arguing that the United States cannot improve affordability without investing in new construction. bit.ly/4xYb4kT

09/16/2026

Mortgage demand weakened for a second straight week as average rates climbed to nearly 7%. bit.ly/4h8GNsG

09/15/2026

Housing affordability will be on the ballot in this year's midterm elections, as Americans increasingly say it is a priority for them at the polls. Writer Chuck Green has the story. bit.ly/4Ab8Pwc

09/15/2026

Homeowners are struggling to keep their finances in check under rising credit card debt, but most feel confident they’ll be able to stay on top of their mortgage. bit.ly/4xWkdKO

09/14/2026

Writer Patrick Lavery reports that the Federal Reserve is likely to hike rates this week. What does that mean for homebuyers dealing with this fall's market? He found out. bit.ly/4AcKYfI

09/14/2026

Late September is shaping up to be buyers’ best shot at a deal in 2026, as a cooling in competition and prices coincides with strong inventory levels. bit.ly/4AhMTQc