U.S. mortgage rates are back at their highest level since last summer, frustrating homebuyers waiting for a break from some ...

The strength of the economy — and persistent inflation — is doing no favors for buyers begging for a downturn in rates.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July.

As of Jan. 9, the national average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) was 6.93%, inching closer to 7%, according to Freddie ...