Category: Mortgage Rates

  • The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates

    The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates

    The 30-year fixed rate mortgage average in the United States has been on a steady rise over the past 12 months. On February 24, 2022, the average rate was 3.89 percent. As of February 24, 2023, the rate had jumped to 6.50 percent.  Here’s a basic scenario that shows just how much of an impact…