September 27, 2026 | 06:12 AM

Diana Olick

Articles by Diana Olick

30-year fixed mortgage rate jumps sharply Thursday to 7.45% - CNBC

Business September 26, 2026

Mortgage rates rose sharply Thursday, as bond yields surged, with the average rate on the 30-year fixed hitting 7.45%, according to Mortgage News Daily. While other outlets, like Freddie Mac, reporte�...

Nearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week, as rates soared over 7% - CNBC

Business September 24, 2026

Mortgage rates soared to the highest level since 2024 last week, causing loan demand to fall back again and more borrowers to opt for riskier loans. Total application volume decreased 1.5% from the p�...

Potential AI slowdown is not ‘end of the world’ for data center real estate, says Digital Realty CEO - CNBC

Business September 16, 2026

A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to v�...

30-year fixed mortgage rate tops 7% for the first time in over a year - CNBC

Business September 11, 2026

The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage crossed over 7% on Thursday for the first time since May 2025, hitting 7.07%, according to Mortgage News Daily. That is an increase of 10 basis �...

Home sales fall in August despite the highest supply in over a decade - CNBC

Business September 11, 2026

Homebuyers continue to struggle amid higher mortgage rates and lofty home prices. Sales of previously owned homes fell 2% in August from July to 3.98 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annuali�...

Demand for riskier mortgages rises again, along with interest rates - CNBC

Business September 10, 2026

Mortgage rates moved up again last week, prompting more borrowers to search for savings. They found that in riskier, adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs. Demand for those loans made up 8.5% of all m�...

Here’s where rental demand is heading and what it means for future home sales - CNBC

Business September 9, 2026

A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to v�...

Demand for riskier mortgages rises along with interest rates - CNBC

Business September 3, 2026

Mortgage rates continue to move higher and that has demand for home loans stuck in place. It also, however, has more borrowers opting for riskier loans that offer lower rates. Total mortgage applica�...

Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up - CNBC

Business September 1, 2026

A jump in oil prices after renewed hostilities in the Iran war is pushing bond yields higher, and mortgage rates are following suit. The average rate on the 30-year fixed loan jumped 6 basis points�...

Mortgage rates hit highest level in 3 weeks, weakening demand further - CNBC

Business August 27, 2026

Mortgage interest rates moved even higher last week, causing demand for loans to weaken yet again. Total mortgage application volume dropped 1% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Ban�...