最新报道:Mortgage rates continue their upward trend, with 5-year adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) rising to 7.91% and 7-year ARMs reaching 7.63% this week. The increase reflects broader market pressures as the Federal Reserve maintains its restrictive monetary policy stance to combat inflation. Analysts note these higher borrowing costs are cooling housing demand, with pending home sales declining for three consecutive months. While ARMs offer lower initial rates than fixed mortgages, their variability introduces refinancing risks for homeowners. Lenders report shrinking application volumes as affordability challenges persist across most U.S. housing markets.