Fixed 30-year mortgage rates in the United States averaged 6.77 percent in the week ending July 4 of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States MBA 30-Yr Mortgage Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In the second quarter of 2024, the share one-to-four family residential mortgage loans entering the foreclosure process in the U.S. was **** percent. Following the coronavirus pandemic outbreak in 2020, mortgage delinquency rates surged, followed by a gradual decline. Between the second quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2022, foreclosures remained at record low levels due to The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Following the drastic increase directly after the COVID-19 pandemic, the delinquency rate started to gradually decline, falling below *** percent in the second quarter of 2023. In the second half of 2023, the delinquency rate picked up, but remained stable throughout 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, **** percent of mortgage loans were delinquent. That was significantly lower than the **** percent during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 or the peak of *** percent during the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007-2010. What does the mortgage delinquency rate tell us? The mortgage delinquency rate is the share of the total number of mortgaged home loans in the U.S. where payment is overdue by 30 days or more. Many borrowers eventually manage to service their loan, though, as indicated by the markedly lower foreclosure rates. Total home mortgage debt in the U.S. stood at almost ** trillion U.S. dollars in 2024. Not all mortgage loans are made equal ‘Subprime’ loans, being targeted at high-risk borrowers and generally coupled with higher interest rates to compensate for the risk. These loans have far higher delinquency rates than conventional loans. Defaulting on such loans was one of the triggers for the 2007-2010 financial crisis, with subprime delinquency rates reaching almost ** percent around this time. These higher delinquency rates translate into higher foreclosure rates, which peaked at just under ** percent of all subprime mortgages in 2011.

Mortgage Application in the United States increased by 9.40 percent in the week ending July 4 of 2025 over the previous week. This dataset provides - United States MBA Mortgage Applications - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

30 Year Mortgage Rate in the United States increased to 6.72 percent in July 10 from 6.67 percent in the previous week. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States 30 Year Mortgage Rate.

Among the reported Asia-Pacific countries, South Korea had the lowest mortgage interest rate of 4.16 percent as of December 2023. New Zealand and Australia had the next lowest mortgage interest rates, at 7.59 and 7.81 percent, respectively, as of January 2024.

After a period of gradual decline, the average annual rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States rose to **** percent in 2023, up from the record-low **** percent in 2021. In 2024, interest rates declined slightly. The rate for 15-year fixed mortgages and five-year ARM mortgages followed a similar trend. This was a result of the Federal Reserve increasing the bank rate - a measure introduced to tackle the rising inflation. U.S. home prices going through the roof Mortgage rates have a strong impact on the market – the lower the rate, the lower the loan repayment. The rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreasing after the Great Recession has stimulated the market and boosted home sales. Another problem consumers face is the fact that house prices are rising at an unaffordable level. The median sales price of a new home sold surged in 2021, while the median weekly earnings of a full-time employee maintained a more moderate increase. What are the differences between 15-year and 30-year mortgages? Two of the most popular loan terms available to homebuyers are the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage and the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. The 30-year option appeals to more consumers because the repayment is spread out over 30 years, meaning the monthly payments are lower. Consumers choosing the 15-year option will have to pay higher monthly payments but benefit from lower interest rates.

Mortgage Originations in the United States decreased to 425.63 Billion USD in the first quarter of 2025 from 465.35 Billion USD in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Mortgage Originations.

Mortgage Approvals in the United Kingdom increased to 63.03 Thousand in May from 60.66 Thousand in April of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Delinquency Rate on Single-Family Residential Mortgages, Booked in Domestic Offices, All Commercial Banks (DRSFRMACBS) from Q1 1991 to Q1 2025 about domestic offices, delinquencies, 1-unit structures, mortgage, family, residential, commercial, domestic, banks, depository institutions, rate, and USA.

In the United States, interest rates for all mortgage types started to increase in 2021. This was due to the Federal Reserve introducing a series of hikes in the federal funds rate to contain the rising inflation. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the 30-year fixed rate rose slightly, to **** percent. Despite the increase, the rate remained below the peak of **** percent in the same quarter a year ago. Why have U.S. home sales decreased? Cheaper mortgages normally encourage consumers to buy homes, while higher borrowing costs have the opposite effect. As interest rates increased in 2022, the number of existing homes sold plummeted. Soaring house prices over the past 10 years have further affected housing affordability. Between 2013 and 2023, the median price of an existing single-family home risen by about ** percent. On the other hand, the median weekly earnings have risen much slower. Comparing mortgage terms and rates Between 2008 and 2023, the average rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States stood between **** and **** percent. Over the same period, a 30-year mortgage term averaged a fixed-rate of between **** and **** percent. Rates on 15-year loan terms are lower to encourage a quicker repayment, which helps to improve a homeowner’s equity.

Graph and download economic data for Large Bank Consumer Mortgage Originations: Number of New Accounts (RCMFLOACT) from Q3 2012 to Q1 2025 about accounts, FR Y-14M, origination, large, mortgage, new, consumer, banks, depository institutions, and USA.

Average Mortgage Size in the United States increased to 379.21 Thousand USD in May 31 from 376.99 Thousand USD in the previous week. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Average Mortgage Size.

Graph and download economic data for All Sectors; Total Mortgages; Asset, Level (BOGZ1FL893065005A) from 1945 to 2024 about mortgage, sector, assets, and USA.

Real estate websites emerged as the most popular resource among homebuyers reviewing mortgage financing options in 2024. Approximately ** percent of respondents shared that they used websites such as Zillow, RE/MAX or Realtor.com when looking at finance options. Referrals and search engines also played a crucial role, according to over half of respondents.

Graph and download economic data for Large Bank Consumer Mortgage Originations: Original Loan-to-Value (LTV): 50th Percentile (RCMFLOLTVPCT50) from Q3 2012 to Q4 2024 about FR Y-14M, origination, large, percentile, mortgage, loans, consumer, banks, depository institutions, and USA.

Debt Balance Mortgages in the United States increased to 12.80 Trillion USD in the first quarter of 2025 from 12.61 Trillion USD in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Debt Balance Mortgages.

In 2024, United Wholesale Mortgage was the firm with the highest value of home purchase mortgage originations. The company was responsible for home buying loans worth **** billion U.S. dollars that year. The mortgage market has suffered a decline in new business since 2021, mostly attributed to refinancing loans plummeting due to the higher mortgage interest rates. Nevertheless, the market is forecast to pick up in 2026, as interest rates decline.

Share of first lien balances 30 or more days past due. All past due active mortgages are included in the days past due calculations, including foreclosures. Borrowers who qualify for forbearance and stop making payments are also recorded as past due for all past due rate calculations. Days past due rates are presented using dollars (balance based). For more detail see: methodology (https://www.philadelphiafed.org/-/media/frbp/assets/surveys-and-data/y14/y-14-data-methodology).

Graph and download economic data for Households; Total Mortgages; Asset, Level (BOGZ1FL193065005A) from 1945 to 2024 about mortgage, assets, households, and USA.