Homebuyers and sellers are facing an uncertain mortgage market. Lingering inflation, threats of a global trade war and mounting recession fears have driven mortgage rates up and d

Mortgage rates are down today and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.76%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 5.

Mortgage rates edged slightly lower, Freddie Mac data released May 1 shows. But what’s in store for home buyers in the next month — and year?