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

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

Lower mortgage rates may help make home buying more affordable, but other factors like rising prices and loan qualifications play a role, too. Learn more here.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-point on Thursday, even as mortgage rates have been rising since September.

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.

Buyers are finding innovative ways to secure a lower mortgage rate, but sellers are also coming up with financing solutions,' Zillow expert said.