Coverage dated November 1, 2023 to November 8, 2023

Mortgage rates plunge by largest amount in a year

Headline from Local News 8, on the newest of 2 developments

By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates tumbled this week in the biggest one-week drop since last November. It’s the second straight week that rates have fallen, after rising for seven consecutive weeks. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to an average of 7.

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Developments in this update

2 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 rate drop could save Americans $20,000

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Mortgage rates plunge by largest amount in a year

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

20 articles, oldest first.

  1. Triblive

    Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slips to 7.76% in first drop after climbing 7 weeks in a row (opens Triblive)

    Published

    Triblive's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell slightly this week, ending a seven-week climb — modest relief for prospective homebuyers grappling with an increasingly unaffordable housing market. The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell to 7.76% from 7.

  2. CNET

    Mortgage Rates on Nov. 2, 2023: 30-Year Fixed Rate Dips Following Fed Rate Pause (opens CNET)

    Published

    CNET's feed description

    It's unlikely that mortgage rates will see an immediate decrease despite the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady.

  3. FOX Business

    Today’s mortgage rates fall for 15- and 30-year terms (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.

  4. KTVZ Bend

    Mortgage rates drop for first time in seven weeks (opens KTVZ Bend)

    Published

    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates ticked down this week, snapping a seven-week streak of increases. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to an average of 7.76% in the week ending November 2, down from 7.

  5. Bloomberg

    Mortgage Rates in the US Fall for the First Time in Two Months (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    Mortgage rates in the US fell for the first time in eight weeks, while sticking close to a two-decade high.

  6. Investopedia

    30-Year Mortgage Rates Fall Again, Sinking to an Almost 3-Week Low (opens Investopedia)

    Published

    Investopedia's feed description

    Rates fell for a second day in a row, dropping the 30-year average to its lowest point in almost three weeks. Averages for most other loan types also declined.

  7. FOX Business

    Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 15- and 30-year terms (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.

  8. FOX Business

    Today's mortgage rates rise for 15- and 30-year terms (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.

  9. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Mortgage rates plunge and demand finally inches back (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

    Published

    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Mortgage rates saw their biggest one-week drop in over a year last week, causing the first increase in mortgage demand in a month.

  10. Newsweek

    Mortgage rate drop could save Americans $20,000 (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Mortgage rates saw the largest single week decline in more than a year, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

  11. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Mortgage rates just plunged—see how much you'd pay for a house at current rates (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Mortgage rates have had the biggest single-week drop since July 2022, making homes more affordable for potential buyers.

  12. Local News 8

    Mortgage rates plunge by largest amount in a year (opens Local News 8)

    Published

    Local News 8's feed description

    By Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Mortgage rates tumbled this week in the biggest one-week drop since last November. It’s the second straight week that rates have fallen, after rising for seven consecutive weeks. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to an average of 7.

  13. New York Post

    Mortgage rates have biggest drop in nearly a year after hitting two-decade high (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    This average rate on a 30-year mortgage is now at the lowest level it’s been since the first week of October, when it was 7.49%.

  14. CBS News

    Mortgage rates have slightly dropped. Here's how they could fall further. (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Mortgage rates took a slight dip recently. But here's how they could fall even further.

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

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