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Coverage dated January 5, 2022 to January 12, 2022

Current Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Level Since March 2020

Headline from The Buffalo News, on the newest of 5 developments

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped to 3.45% this week, according to Freddie Mac.

The Buffalo News's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Mortgage rates rise to highest level since May 2020 | Dig In 2 It

    Headline from Wfmy News 2 ·

  2. Today’s Mortgage Rates Move Higher

    Headline from St. Louis Post-Dispatch ·

  3. Mortgage rates surge to highest level since May 2020

    Headline from FOX 13 Tampa ·

  4. Today's 30-year mortgage rates tumble below 3.5%

    Headline from FOX 6 Milwaukee ·

  5. Newest

    Current Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Level Since March 2020

    Headline from The Buffalo News ·

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Reports & sources

41 articles, oldest first.

  1. CNN

    Mortgage rates just climbed past 2021 levels (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Mortgage rates started off 2022 with a bang, as the average rate moved higher than at any point last year.

  2. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Current Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Level Since May 2020 (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped up to 3.22% this week, according to Freddie Mac.

  3. FOX Business

    Mortgage rates hits highest since May 2020 (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    The 30-year fixed rate peaked this week after dipping through last year due to fears of the delta variant, indicating a robust demand in the market heading into the new year.

  4. Insider

    Today's mortgage and refinance rates: January 6, 2022 | Slight rate increases (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Today's mortgage rates are low overall, but some rates are a little higher than they were a few months ago. Rates could continue to go up this year.

  5. Insider

    Today's mortgage and refinance rates: January 7, 2022 | Higher 30-year rates (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Today's 30-year fixed mortgage rates are higher than they were in 2021, but they're still low in general. You may want to lock in a low rate soon.

  6. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Today’s Mortgage Rates Jump Above 3.8% (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan increased to 3.807%, up 0.108 percentage points from yesterday.

  7. Insider

    Today's mortgage and refinance rates: January 8, 2022 (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Although rates are low in general today, they are slowly increasing. Rates should get higher through 2022.

  8. Insider

    Today's mortgage and refinance rates: January 10, 2022 (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    We can expect mortgage rates to get higher throughout 2022, but they're still relatively low today. The higher your credit score, the lower your rate.

  9. Foxla

    Mortgage rates spike: Buyers may want to act ahead of further increases (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 11, 2022, which are trending up from yesterday.

  10. Wfmy News 2

    Mortgage rates rise to highest level since May 2020 | Dig In 2 It (opens Wfmy News 2)

    Published

    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    The Federal Reserve increased interest rates to deal with inflation. That could drive down the booming demand in the housing market.

  11. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Today’s Mortgage Rates Move Higher (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is up to 3.942% today, increasing 0.096 percentage points from Monday.

  12. Insider

    Today's mortgage and refinance rates: January 11, 2022 | 30-year rates rise (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Today's 30-year fixed mortgage rate is higher than it was a few weeks ago, but all rates are still relatively low. Rates should go up in 2022.

  13. FOX 13 Tampa

    Mortgage rates surge to highest level since May 2020 (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

    Published

    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Mortgage interest rates increased at the start of 2022 as the market prepares for the Fed's rate hikes in the next few months.

  14. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Today's 30-year mortgage rates tumble below 3.5% (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

    Published

    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 12, 2022, which are trending up from yesterday.

  15. Insider

    Today's mortgage and refinance rates: January 12, 2022 | Rates increase (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Today's mortgage rates are relatively low, but rates have been gradually getting higher. You may want to lock in a low rate while you can.

  16. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Today’s Mortgage Rates Are Up Again (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    On Wednesday, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage climbed to 3.974%, up 0.032 percentage points from the previous day.

  17. The Buffalo News

    Current Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Level Since March 2020 (opens The Buffalo News)

    Published

    The Buffalo News's feed description

    The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage jumped to 3.45% this week, according to Freddie Mac.

  18. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Today’s Mortgage Rates Move Below 3.9% (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 3.872% today, dropping 0.102 percentage points from yesterday.

  19. KTVZ Bend

    Mortgage rates are highest since March 2020 (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Anna Bahney, CNN Business In the second big jump of 2022, mortgage rates again rose to a high not seen since the start of the pandemic. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.45% in the week ending January 13, up from an average 3.

  20. Washington Post

    Mortgage rates shoot up to their highest levels since March 2020 (opens Washington Post)

    Published

    Washington Post's feed description

    The 30-year fixed-rate average rose for the third week in a row, spiking to 3.45 percent.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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