This uptick underscores the challenges facing the Federal Reserve, which began easing interest rates in September in response to declining price pressures and signs of a weaker labor market. The Fed slashed its benchmark rate by 0.

Mortgage rates reached their highest level since July, but it didn’t deter homebuyers as purchase applications increased.

To better understand the future direction of mortgage rates, we need to understand what factors influence them.

You might be shocked at how much more affordable buying a home could get if mortgage rates reach 5%. Here's what you need to know.

Long-term mortgage costs have risen since the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates in September as the yield curve has steepened.