# mortgage rates this week

Mortgage Rates for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Loans Reach 5%, an 11-Year High » The average U.S. 30-year fixed rate for so-called conforming loans given to the best-qualified borrowers is the highest since February 2011. Mortgageresearch.com

Mortgage rates rise for second consecutive week » Mortgage rates climbed for the second consecutive week, remaining in the mid-six percent range. The housing market has seen some increase in demand but remains largely stagnant. Finance.yahoo.com

Rates Fall for Almost Every Mortgage Type » Rates on 30-year mortgages have dropped below the historic high they reached early last week, with averages for almost every mortgage type coming down as well. Investopedia.com

Mortgage rates leap to fresh 2000 high of 7.53%, purchase market at 1995 low » Surging bond yields, a hawkish Fed and a lack of new supply is hitting mortgage applications hard, with purchase activity at levels last seen in 1995, according to the Mortgage Bankers' Association. Thestreet.com

US consumer sentiment races to 2-1/2-year high; inflation expectations ease » U.S. consumer sentiment improved in January, hitting the highest level in 2-1/2 years amid growing optimism over the outlook for inflation and household incomes, which bodes well for the economy's prospects this year. Reuters.com

What is a “higher-priced mortgage loan?” | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau » In general, a higher-priced mortgage loan has an annual percentage rate (APR) that’s higher than a specified amount over a benchmark rate called the Average Prime Offer Rate. Consumerfinance.gov

The Fed will make an interest rate decision this week. Here's what it could mean for mortgage rates. » With mortgage rates topping 8%, some home buyers are hoping to see some relief with the Federal Reserve's next decision. Cbsnews.com

Mortgage rates surge to 2000 highs as bond market turmoil hits housing costs » The bond market meltdown is having an impact across a range of consumer sectors, and has lifted 30-year mortgage rates to the highest levels since September 2000. Thestreet.com