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More than $930 billion in commercial real estate loans mature in 2026, triple the amount from the second half of 2025, as rising rates and falling values create a refinancing crisis.
Over $930 billion in commercial real estate loans mature in 2026, triple the amount from late 2025. With refinancing rates up 150 basis points and lenders losing patience, foreclosures have hit their highest level since 2014.
HELOC and home equity loan rates have dropped to their lowest levels since early 2024, creating opportunities for homeowners sitting on record equity.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 5.98% this week, crossing below 6% for the first time since September 2022. The drop could unlock the housing market's lock-in effect and reshape the spring buying season.
Mortgage refinancing applications have surged 130% year-over-year as rates drop below 6%. Refinances now make up 62% of all mortgage applications, the highest share since 2021.
Mortgage rates have dropped to 5.86-6.01%, their lowest since September 2022. Refinance applications have surged 132% year-over-year, saving recent homebuyers thousands annually.
Mortgage refinance activity has more than doubled year-over-year and now accounts for 60% of all applications, while all-cash home purchases have fallen to their lowest share since 2020.
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.01%, its lowest since September 2022. Refinance applications are surging, but home sales just posted their biggest monthly decline in four years. Here is what buyers need to know.
Zillow reports that 25 of America's 50 largest metro areas saw home price declines in early 2026. Combined with 6.01% mortgage rates, the geographic correction is creating rare opportunities.
With the 30-year mortgage at 5.87% and home equity at $17.3 trillion, this may be the best opportunity for homebuyers and refinancers in three years. Here's what you need to know before it closes.
With the 30-year mortgage now at 5.87% and the 15-year at 5.25%, financial experts say this is the widest opportunity for homebuyers and refinancers since early 2023.
January existing home sales dropped 8.4% to 3.91 million units as cold weather and mortgage uncertainty weighed on activity. But NAR says homes are the most affordable since March 2022.