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08/14/2026

Mortgage rates moved slightly lower during the week ending August 14, 2026, as consumer and wholesale inflation data eased rate-hike concerns. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.

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08/07/2026

Rates remained stable but elevated during the week ending August 8, 2026, as jobs data pointed to a strong labor market. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.

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07/31/2026

Rates were stable during the week ending July 31, 2026, despite rising oil prices and a resurgence of military strikes in the Middle East. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.

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07/24/2026

Rates climbed higher during the week ending July 24, 2026, as tensions escalated in the Middle East and oil prices rose. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.

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07/17/2026

Lower-than-expected inflation helped mortgage rates hold steady during the week ending July 17, 2026, despite increasing oil prices. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.

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07/10/2026

Rates rose during the week ending July 10, 2026, as renewed military attacks on Iran sent oil prices higher. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.

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07/03/2026

Rates crept higher through the week ending July 3, 2026, as markets continued to anticipate potential Fed rate hikes this year. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.

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06/26/2026

After moving higher early in the week ending June 26, 2026, rates shifted lower as oil prices continued to fall. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.

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06/19/2026

Rates showed little volatility and ended flat overall during the week ending June 19, 2026, despite Fed signals of policy rate hikes to come. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.

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06/18/2026

The Fed voted to hold policy rates at the current level at their June meeting, though half of the members expect a policy rate hike in 2026. The Fed doesn't control mortgage rates directly, and economic or geopolitical events are more likely to have an impact on mortgage rates at this time. If you want to discuss whether now is the right time for you to make a move, please reach out. Mortgage Express is an Equal Housing Lender.