Loans & Mortgage

All four of Australia's major banks now expect the Reserve Bank to leave the cash rate at 4.35% at its August 11 meeting, after June-quarter inflation came in softer and mortgage demand and the housing market showed signs of cooling.

Blue Motor Finance, a UK motor finance lender, has entered administration, the Financial Conduct Authority confirmed, adding to pressure in a car-loans sector already under intense regulatory and legal scrutiny.

Blue Motor Finance, a UK motor finance lender, has entered administration, the Financial Conduct Authority confirmed, adding to pressure in a car-loans sector already under intense regulatory and legal scrutiny.

Blue Motor Finance, a UK motor finance lender, has entered administration, the Financial Conduct Authority confirmed, adding to pressure in a car-loans sector already under intense regulatory and legal scrutiny.

The average 30-year fixed US mortgage rate rose for a fourth straight week to 6.66%, its highest level in about a year, adding to affordability pressures for homebuyers as the Federal Reserve signals higher-for-longer policy.

The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.58%, its fourth consecutive weekly increase and the highest in nearly a year, as higher oil prices and inflation push borrowing costs up.

The Bank of England is expected to keep its base rate at 3.75% on July 30 alongside a new Monetary Policy Report, even as markets bet that stubborn services inflation could push rates higher over the coming year.

The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate at 2.25% in July, its sixth consecutive hold, as policymakers judged the economy is improving and expect oil-driven inflation to ease back toward 2% by early 2027.

The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% in mid-July amid trade tensions and Middle East uncertainty, leaving borrowers navigating elevated fixed mortgage rates and a heavy wave of 2026 loan renewals.

The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark overnight rate at 2.25%, describing the economy as weak but showing signs of improvement, while pointing to US trade policy and the Middle East conflict as key uncertainties for the path ahead.

The average 30-year fixed US mortgage rate climbed to 6.58% for the week ending July 23, a second consecutive weekly increase, as rising energy prices pushed Treasury yields higher.

The average 30-year conventional contract mortgage rate rose to an 11-month high of 6.69% as oil futures gained a further 3% on reports of broadening US strikes in Iran, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield toward its year-to-date peak.

The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% at its July decision, leaving households navigating elevated fixed mortgage rates and a heavy wave of 2026 mortgage renewals amid trade uncertainty and a softening labor market.

Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 2.8% in June from a two-year high of 3.2% in May, coming in below expectations as gasoline prices decelerated, easing pressure on the Bank of Canada and mortgage borrowers.

The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% for a sixth consecutive meeting, with inflation at 3.2% driven by gasoline, keeping borrowing costs steady for mortgage holders amid Middle East and trade uncertainty.

The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% on July 15 for a sixth consecutive time, saying growth is resuming and oil-driven inflation should fade, while warning it could still hike if price pressures spread.

The Bank of Canada kept its policy interest rate at 2.25%, saying the economy is showing signs of improvement and that inflation should ease gradually toward its 2% target.

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its policy rate at 2.25% at its July 15 decision, leaving households facing elevated fixed mortgage rates and a heavy wave of 2026 mortgage renewals.

Most analysts expect the Bank of Canada to keep its policy rate at 2.25% at its 15 July decision, with variable mortgage rates near 3.3% and fixed rates around 3.9% amid war-driven bond yield pressure.

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its policy rate at 2.25% on 15 July, leaving borrowers navigating elevated fixed mortgage rates and a heavy 2026 renewal wave.

Sales of previously owned US homes declined about 2.4% in June, defying expectations of a gain, as high mortgage rates and elevated prices continued to strain affordability.

With Australia's cash rate held at 4.35% and inflation running at 4%, economists are divided over whether the Reserve Bank will raise rates again at its August meeting or hold to assess incoming data.

Australia's national Home Value Index fell 0.4% in June, its sharpest monthly decline in three and a half years, as high borrowing costs and tighter affordability cooled the market, led by Sydney and Melbourne.

The best insured five-year fixed mortgage rate in Canada has fallen back below 4%, while variable rates remain lower, as the Bank of Canada holds its policy rate at 2.25% amid an uncertain outlook.

UK regulators have consulted on changes to how the cap on high loan-to-income mortgage lending is applied, a move intended to widen access to homeownership while preserving safeguards against excessive household debt.

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on changes to mortgage rules that would let lenders take a fuller view of a borrower's finances, aiming to help first-time buyers, older applicants and the self-employed.

Canada's banking regulator has highlighted heightened credit risks, particularly in residential mortgages and commercial real estate, as a challenging trade environment weighs on the economy, while keeping loan-to-income mortgage limits in place.

UK annual house price growth edged up to 2.2% in June, according to Nationwide, with the average home valued at about £277,500, even as elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on affordability.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 6.49% as of Freddie Mac's June 25 survey, holding relatively stable over the prior six weeks despite easing Middle East tensions. Rates drifted upward after the June Fed meeting's hawkish projections, as May's PCE inflation reading climbed to 4.1% — its highest in three years — keeping affordability a persistent challenge for US homebuyers heading into July.

The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 6.49% as of June 25, according to Freddie Mac, remaining relatively stable in the mid-6% range over the prior six weeks. Rates drifted slightly higher after the June Federal Reserve meeting signaled possible rate hikes ahead. While purchase activity has eased modestly, refinance activity is picking up as borrowers respond to the prevailing rate environment.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority published consultation paper CP26/18 on June 9, proposing significant changes to mortgage lending rules aimed at helping more creditworthy consumers — including first-time buyers, the self-employed, older borrowers, and those with past credit issues — access suitable mortgages. The reforms would relax prescriptive rules around interest-only loans, variable income, and credit-impaired borrowers while keeping core affordability and Consumer Duty protections in place.

US mortgage rates remained elevated near 6.5% in late June 2026, with Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate at 6.48% as of early June. While the Federal Reserve has held rates steady at 3.50%–3.75% and recent declines in oil prices may ease inflation pressures, the Mortgage Bankers Association projects rates will average 6.5% through the rest of the year, keeping affordability stretched for homebuyers entering the summer market.

The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 6.49% as of June 25, according to Freddie Mac, edging up slightly from 6.47% the prior week and remaining stable over the past six weeks. While easing Middle East tensions provided some relief, the Federal Reserve's hawkish June projections and 4.2% inflation are keeping rates elevated, pressuring affordability even as refinance activity picks up among rate-responsive borrowers.

US 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain stuck in the mid-6% range in late June 2026, with Freddie Mac's June 4 survey at 6.48% and daily trackers showing rates between 6.5% and 6.7%. Rates have risen since the start of the US war in Iran, which has pushed oil prices and inflation higher. With the Federal Reserve unable to do much about long-term rates, analysts expect the 30-year rate to remain between 6% and 6.5% over the coming years.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority published Consultation Paper CP26/18 on June 9, proposing targeted reforms to mortgage lending rules aimed at helping first-time buyers, the self-employed, older borrowers, and people with past credit difficulties access suitable mortgages. The proposals give lenders more flexibility on interest-only mortgages, variable income, and affordability assessments while keeping core responsible lending and Consumer Duty protections in place. The consultation closes July 28, 2026.

US 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain elevated above 6.5% in late June 2026, with Bankrate's daily survey near 6.55% and Freddie Mac's weekly average around 6.48%, as the Iran conflict keeps oil prices and inflation expectations high. The Mortgage Bankers Association projects rates will average 6.5% through 2026, weighing on the spring and summer homebuying season and constraining housing affordability for buyers across the country.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.64% on June 24, 2026, according to Zillow data, drifting upward after the Federal Reserve's hawkish June meeting even as a potential end to the Iran conflict eased oil prices. Freddie Mac's weekly survey put the 30-year rate at 6.47%, but economists warn rates are unlikely to fall meaningfully until inflation cools and long-term yields move decisively lower.

US mortgage rates remain stuck in the mid-6% range in late June 2026, with the average 30-year fixed rate hovering around 6.5%, as the Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot and persistent energy-driven inflation extinguish hopes of near-term relief. The Mortgage Bankers Association projects 30-year rates will average 6.5% through the rest of 2026, keeping affordability under pressure during the key summer homebuying season.

US mortgage rates remain stuck in the mid-6% range in late June 2026, with Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate at 6.48% and daily surveys placing it as high as 6.65%. The ongoing US war in Iran has driven oil prices higher, fueling inflation and dampening hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, keeping the spring and summer homebuying season under pressure despite modest improvements in affordability from income growth.

US mortgage rates remain anchored in the mid-6% range in late June 2026, with the average 30-year fixed rate around 6.5%, according to Freddie Mac and major lenders. After spiking on Middle East-driven oil price surges earlier in the year, rates may find relief as the US-Iran ceasefire eases inflation fears and the Federal Reserve holds its benchmark rate steady at 3.5%-3.75%. Affordability remains strained for buyers entering the summer market.

The average 30-year fixed US mortgage rate eased to 6.47% for the week ending June 18, according to Freddie Mac, down from 6.52% the prior week, as news of an imminent end to the war in Iran pushed oil prices lower and relieved upward pressure on Treasury yields. However, the Fed's hawkish June projections kept daily rates volatile, with some trackers showing rates ticking back up after the central bank's meeting.

US 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain stuck in the mid-6% range, with Bankrate reporting an average of 6.55% in mid-June 2026, as the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and elevated inflation keep borrowing costs high. Freddie Mac's weekly survey showed the 30-year rate at 6.48%, and analysts expect rates to remain near current levels through the rest of 2026, weighing on the spring and summer homebuying season.

US 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain stuck in the mid-6% range in mid-June 2026, with Freddie Mac reporting 6.48% as of June 4 and daily surveys showing rates near 6.55%. The Federal Reserve's hawkish June projections — which now point to a possible rate hike rather than a cut — have dampened hopes for meaningful mortgage relief, even as some easing in oil prices offers a glimmer of hope for the second half of the year.

US mortgage rates drifted higher on June 18, 2026, following the Federal Reserve's hawkish forward guidance, with the average 30-year fixed purchase rate reaching 6.568% according to Zillow data. While Freddie Mac's weekly survey showed the 30-year rate easing slightly to 6.47%, the Fed's signal that a rate hike may be needed later in 2026 — rather than a cut — pushed daily mortgage pricing upward, keeping affordability under pressure during peak homebuying season.

Homeowners are discovering that their 'fixed' mortgage payments keep rising, as escrow adjustments for property taxes and insurance — combined with elevated interest rates following the Middle East energy shock — push monthly housing costs higher even on fixed-rate loans. The trend highlights how a fixed interest rate does not mean a fixed total payment, a lesson hitting borrowers across the US and other major markets in 2026.

US 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 6.56% — matching a one-month low — after the tentative US-Iran deal sent oil prices plunging and pulled the 10-year Treasury yield down from conflict highs. The relief rally followed Trump's June 14 announcement, with US crude settling 4.9% lower. However, with inflation still running at roughly twice the Fed's target and a strong May jobs report, the Mortgage Bankers Association continues to expect the Fed's next move to be a hike, keeping mortgage rates unlikely to fall sharply in the near term.

The average US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage stood at 6.52% for the week ending June 11, 2026, up slightly from 6.48% the prior week but down from 6.84% a year earlier, according to Freddie Mac. Rates have oscillated in a narrow mid-6% band through 2026, held up by war-driven oil prices and sticky inflation. With the Federal Reserve set to decide policy on June 16-17 and the US-Iran peace deal pushing oil to a three-month low, borrowers may finally see the inflation pressure that kept rates elevated begin to ease, though the Fed is widely expected to hold this week.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.52% for the week of June 11, 2026, up from 6.48% a week earlier and the third increase in four weeks, according to Freddie Mac. The 15-year rate averaged 5.84%. Despite rates staying elevated in the 6.4%–6.6% band that has defined 2026, Freddie Mac reported that stronger employment momentum has helped existing home sales reach a five-month high, as buyers look past short-term rate fluctuations and re-enter the market.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the United States has risen to 6.55% as of June 10, 2026, according to Bankrate data, with Freddie Mac's weekly survey placing the rate at 6.48% as of June 4. Rising oil prices linked to ongoing Middle East tensions are pushing inflation expectations higher, keeping mortgage costs elevated and dampening the spring homebuying season.