Home Mortgage

A glance at US mortgage rates

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for the fourth straight week, though they remain historically low as a spur to home sales in the spring buying season.

US home construction slips 0.3% in March

U.S. home construction slipped 0.3% in March, as housing starts are running below last year's pace in a sign that inventory could be a challenge for would-be buyers.

A glance at US mortgage rates

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates generally increased this year, though they are still lower than they were a year ago, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.