It sounds worrying that 53% of American homes lost value over the last 12 months. But most homeowners have little to worry ...

Jobs reports typically provides each month's most influential economic data. Today's may well affect mortgage rates.

Major agency predictions average 6.2% for 2026. While huge drops aren't likely, rates in the 6s will curb huge price increases and bidding wars. Mortgage rates took homebuyers for quite a ride in '25.