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GCA Mortgage Forums News for Tuesday August 25 2026
GCA Mortgage Forums Daily News for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Mortgage, Housing, Real Estate, Financial, and Economic news for consumers and industry professionals across the nation. News and market data are provided for educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized mortgage, legal, tax, or investment advice. Mortgage guideline.
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On August 25, 2026, new-home sales declined significantly. Mortgage rates remained near 6.65%. The Consumer Price Index rose to 3.4%. Claims that home prices in the United States are universally surging or collapsing are not substantiated by empirical data. As of July 2026, home prices increased at a national average rate; however, inflation outpaced home price growth during this period.
Gold prices increased, and major Wall Street indices posted gains. New home construction dropped in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000. This was a 10.5% decrease from June’s 678,000.
The supply of newly constructed single-family homes stands at 9.6 months, with 488,000 homes available for sale and a median sales price of $393,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development report published Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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Mortgage rates remain elevated, job growth has decelerated, and inflation continues to exceed the Federal Reserve’s target. Delinquency rates are rising, and consumer confidence has declined, contributing to broader economic challenges. Oil prices remain volatile, while gold has reached record highs.
An additional set of significant economic data is scheduled for release on Wednesday, which is expected to influence bond yields and mortgage rates.
Despite these headwinds, major Wall Street indices are approaching record levels. Nevertheless, investors remain cautious regarding elevated valuations, increasing interest rates, and the sustainability of growth in the artificial intelligence sector.
This edition of GCA MORTGAGE FORUMS DAILY NEWS emphasizes the pronounced decline in new home sales and the corresponding increase in housing supply, both of which are significant concerns for the mortgage. This report provides live market pricing, illustrating fluctuations in stock, bond, oil, and precious metal values throughout the trading day. The most recent new home sales report offers critical and timely insights. Ideas clear and important insights.
Housing Market Update-Home Sales Down
In July, new home sales were annualized at 607,000, down a decrease. The supply for July reached 9.6 months, affording buyers greater negotiating leverage compared to previous housing booms. However, these figures do not indicate a uniform decline across all regional housing markets. The report indicates that market conditions are no longer predominantly favorable to sellers. Builders, sellers, and lenders can no longer assume that buyers will accept any offer or financing terms. Prices are declining, and the inventory of homes for sale is increasing.
Builders Offer Incentive to Homebuyers Due to Slow New Home Sales
In July, the median price for new homes was $393,800, which is 2.3% lower than in June and 0.9% lower than in July 2025. Inventory rose to 488,000, up 1.9% from June. The report suggests that further significant changes may occur. As sales slow, builders are increasingly likely to offer rate buydowns, assistance with closing costs, or price reductions to attract buyers.
Despite elevated mortgage rates, buyers remain active in the market.
Comparison Between Home’s Nominal vs Real Prices
According to S&P CoreLogic, homeowners need to understand the difference between nominal and real prices. A home’s nominal price may rise, but its real value can decline when adjusted for inflation. The price can increase in dollars, but its real value may decrease after accounting for inflation.
Chicago, New York, and Cleveland are among the leading markets, while housing trends in the West and other regions continue to exhibit significant variation. Housing trends remain highly localized. Shiller reported annual price gains of approximately 6.9% in Chicago, 4.8% in New York, and 4.1% in Cleveland. In contrast, Seattle, Las Vegas, and Denver experienced annual price declines.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index
The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index showed that the national market is slowing but still positive. U.S. house prices grew by 2.1% year over year in the second quarter of 2026 and by 0.3% compared to the first quarter. Prices in June were.
The FHFA reported year-over-year price gains in 46 states and the District of Columbia, while four states experienced price declines. Alaska, Vermont, Hawaii, Illinois, and West Virginia were among those with losses.
Therefore, the national narrative is not one of a uniform ‘housing crash’ or ‘housing boom.’ Rather, the market is fragmented. Existing-home sales remain sluggish, and properties are taking longer to sell. The National Association of Realtors said that in July, existing-home sales were on pace to reach a 4.06 million annual rate, a 1.7% decline from June but a 0.7% increase from July of last year.
Housing Inventory and Home Sales
About 1.54 million homes were available for sale, which is a 4.6-month supply. The median sales price for an existing home was $434,100, which is a 2% increase from one year prior. Home sales with purchase agreements declined by 2.3% in July and were 2.2% lower than in July of the previous year. It is increasingly evident that, while buyers remain active, many are highly sensitive to monthly affordability. When insurance, HOA fees, and home prices are factored in, the total monthly payment has become unaffordable for many households.
MORTGAGE RATES ARE STILL THE GATEKEEPER FOR THE 2026 HOUSING MARKET
Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending August 20 showed that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage at that time was 6.65%, a slight decline from the previous week when the average was 6.67%.
The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage at that time was 5.95%. These figures represent average rates from surveys; individual borrowers may encounter different.
A mortgage rate in the mid-6% range is substantially higher than previous lows. For most buyers, the total monthly payment is a more critical consideration than the interest rate alone. This remains the primary challenge for prospective homebuyers. A challenge for people looking to buy a home.
Mortgage Applications Signal Caution Among Buyers
Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association show that for the week ending August 14, total mortgage applications dropped by 0.4%. Purchase applications decreased by 2%, and refinancing applications increased by 2%. Additionally, the MBA reported a decrease in July mortgage applications for new home purchases. Consequently, mortgage professionals should avoid focusing solely on minor weekly rate fluctuations, as affordability and other factors are equally important. affordability and other factors matter too.
Mortgage Market News and Forecast
While there is evident strain in the mortgage market, current data do not indicate a comprehensive collapse in mortgage lending. in the mortgage lending market. Wendy Lahn, ESQ, a senior mortgage loan originator and an associate contributing editor at GCA Mortgage Forums News says the following about the current mortgage market news and forecast:
The MBA’s second-quarter report indicated that independent mortgage banks and mortgage lending market subsidiaries experienced an average pre-tax production profit of $973 per originated loan, up from $727 in the first quarter.
This was the fifth consecutive quarter with an overall profit for these companies. Additionally, Mortgage Credit Availability increased in July. The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index increased by 2.5% to 108.4, which is the highest value since July. While lenders are experiencing increased profitability, borrowers are encountering more challenging conditions.
Serious Mortgage Delinquencies Are Increasing
The MBA reported that the total mortgage delinquency rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 4.37%. This was a slight improvement over the first quarter of 2026. However, it was 44 basis points higher than the second quarter of 2025.
The serious delinquency rate increased to 2.06%, the fourth consecutive quarter of increases; serious delinquencies for FHA increased 227 basis points year over year.
It is essential for consumers to recognize this distinction. Profit margins might be rising for mortgage companies, but more homeowners are feeling financial pressure. Both things can happen at the same time.
INFLATION COOLS SLIGHTLY – BUT AMERICANS ARE STILL FEELING THE PAIN
The Consumer Price Index reported a slight moderation in inflation, but inflation remains high.
The Bureau of Labor reported that the CPI increased 0.1% in July and 3.4% versus the prior year, with the month of June having a year-over-year CPI increase of 3.5%.
Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.2% for the month and 2.5% for the year. It’s important to recognize that each economic change has tangible effects change has an impact.
Shelter increased 3.2%, the price of food increased 3.0%, and energy costs increased 14.7%, with gasoline increasing 24.6%.
For families juggling mortgages, rent, insurance, food, utilities, and credit card bills, ‘inflation is slowing’ does not mean ‘prices are going down.’ These are different ideas. Lower inflation just means prices are rising more slowly, not that the cost of living has returned to earlier levels.
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE SINKING AGAIN
The Conference Board reported a drop in the Consumer Confidence Index for August. The Index now sits at 89.4, a decline from July’s 90.2. The Expectations Index decreased to 68.2, signaling the Index’s pessimism on the anticipated future state of business and labor markets. The desire to purchase houses also reflected a weakening sentiment.
Most surveyed described concerns about inflation affecting the prices of food, groceries, gas, and oil, as well as worries about international trade and conflicts.
Reuters reported that the 12-month consumer forecast increased slightly to 5.8% from 5.6%. Most people don’t use terms like ‘core PCE,’ ‘real yields,’ or ‘term premium’ in everyday conversation. But almost everyone pays close attention to their own bank account balance.
FAMILY DOLLARS SITS JUST UNDER $18.77 TRILLION
A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York captured total household dollars in the United States for the second quarter of 2026, with the total just about reaching $18.77 trillion.
Mortgages accounted for $13.12 trillion, credit cards $1.26 trillion, auto loans $1.71 trillion, student loans $1.65 trillion, and HELOCs $459 billion, leaving a savings buffer to be determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
There has been a slight improvement in the aggregate delinquency rate, but new delinquencies have surfaced in key categories, including auto loans and credit cards. New Bureau of Economic Analysis figures place the personal savings rate at a mere 2.7% in June. This doesn’t mean every American is struggling, but many households have little in savings. One job loss, a medical bill, a major repair, higher insurance premiums, or rising housing costs could wipe out these small safety nets. Here is another warning sign in the job market. Latest data present a challenging outlook.
Jobs and Unemployment Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decrease of 23,000 jobs in July, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. The latest unemployment data looked better. For the week of August 15, initial claims totaled 206,000, down 6,000 from the previous week, and continuing claims totaled nearly 1.8 million. (Department of Labor) Overall, the job market seems stable, but it should be watched closely. Housing market stability depends on job security. People may handle higher mortgage rates if they feel secure in their jobs, but income worries can make high housing costs hard to manage.
WTH WAS 1.5% — A SIGNIFICANT UPDATE ARRIVES ON WEDNESDAY.
The government’s early estimate reported that real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026 at an annualized rate, down from 2.1% in the first quarter. The second estimate of second-quarter GDP is slated to be released on Wednesday, August 26, at 8:30 AM ET.
Arriving will be personal income and spending data for July, including PCE inflation data, which will help provide context for changing rates. Wednesday could bring the biggest changes in mortgage rates so far. rates.
The most recent PCE data show headline PCE inflation at 3.7% and core PCE inflation at 3.3% for June. The July data will be released on Wednesday morning. It’s important for mortgage borrowers to understand why this matters The Fed does not directly set mortgage rates. Indirectly, mortgage rates are set based on many factors, including Treasury yields, the pricing of mortgage-backed securities, inflation expectations, general economic conditions, and investor appetite. Depending on what the inflation and GDP data show on Wednesday, mortgage rates could change quickly.
THE FED IS HOLDING RATES – FOR NOW
As of the July 29th meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee set the federal funds target rate at a range of 3.5% to 3.75%.
Not all members were in favor. Three members dissented, preferring a 25-basis-point rate increase. The next scheduled FOMC meeting is September 15-16, 2026. Inflation remains the main concern. The Fed continues to balance bolt-grade inflation and a deteriorating labor market. All these factors make it hard to predict where mortgage rates will go next. With the market so unpredictable, any promises of a big drop in rates soon are just guesses.
LIVE STOCK MARKET NEWS: WALL STREET IS HIGH – BUT DOES THAT MEAN A CRASH IS COMING?
Wall Street is up slightly after the mid-morning release of a Reuters Report. At approximately 11:19 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was about 53,479, up 0.12%. The S&P 500 was at about 7,665, up 0.16%. The Nasdaq Composite was at about 26,082, up 0.39%. The 10-year Treasury yield was about 4.65%.
According to historical data, these represent record-high nominal index levels. However, just because a stock market index hits or nears a record high doesn’t mean a crash is imminent. Is the stock market overvalued?
There Are Some Valid Reasons for Concern
There is intense debate among investors about whether the current market is justified given inflated valuations, the concentration of investment in large tech and AI-related stocks, high bond yields, and uncertainty about corporate earnings. Reuters has increased its focus on valuations and the AI-led market rally.
Good financial reporting should make a clear difference between risk and volatility. A financial professional claims to predict the precise timing of a market crash.
There are wide discrepancies in forecasts. For instance, JPMorgan increased its end-of-year S&P 500 target to 8,000 and indicates that top firms on Wall Street do not share a consensus on how the market will perform next. (The stock market entails inherent risk, and current valuations are elevated. Although indices have been rising, there is no assurance of continued growth, nor can a decline be predicted with certainty.
GOLD ALMOST AT $4,700 AS INVESTORS TURN TO SAFE HAVEN ASSET
Precious metals have represented a particularly notable segment of the 2026 financial markets. In an early afternoon snapshot from Reuters, spot gold traded just shy of $4,652 per ounce after reaching $4,696, the highest price since May 14.
Also, according to Reuters, silver traded at $68.77 per ounce.
Gold prices are rising due to several factors: inflation, global tensions, market uncertainty, shifting interest rate expectations, and demand from central banks and investors.
What is the likely target for gold prices? Could it reach $5,000? The future path of gold and other precious metals is still uncertain. However, Reuters reported just last week that under certain circumstances, gold will reach $5,000 per ounce by 2027, according to Morgan Stanley. Tuesday of this week, trades looked to position gold near $4,700, but the release of the inflation report on Wednesday may change that.
OIL PRICES FALL, BUT INFLATION IS STILL DRIVEN BY ENERGY
On Tuesday, the price of oil dropped sharply. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices fell by more than 4% to $88.34 and $81.67, respectively, as markets reassessed the oil supply-and-demand balance in the Middle East.
Declining oil prices reduce transportation costs, which may subsequently lower the prices of goods requiring shipment. Even so, higher energy costs continue to affect American consumers.
The July CPI report indicated a 24.6% increase in gasoline prices and a 14.7% increase in energy prices over the previous year. For this reason, oil prices are a relevant consideration in housing and mortgage market analyses. Energy prices affect inflation, which in turn affects Treasury yields. Treasury yields influence mortgage-backed securities, and all of this shapes how much a homebuyer can borrow.
PROPERTY TAX PRESSURE IS A NATIONAL HOUSING AFFORDABILITY ISSUE
Housing affordability is about more than just the loan’s principal and interest. When you include property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, HOA fees, flood insurance, and other costs, a mortgage that seemed affordable can quickly become too expensive each month. The Tax Foundation’s state comparison study used Census American Community Survey data and found New Jersey and Illinois had effective owner-occupied property tax rates of nearly 1.88%, among the highest in the nation.
What About Connecticut, 2026?
The most recent data sets do not show a nationally collapsed housing market. Home prices are up. The Case-Shiller prices have a 1.5% annual increase in June, and the FHFA has a 2.1% annual increase for Q2. Sales have remained sluggish while inflation-adjusted home values have dropped, and multiple metropolitan areas are experiencing.
Factors Contributing to the Significant Decline in New Home Sales Include:
- Why are home sales dropping so much?
- July saw a 10.5% drop in new home sales as market participants faced high mortgage rates, costly monthly payments, and widespread affordability issues.
- The new home supply also grew to 9.6 months.
- Current inflation rate in the US?
- The year-on-year increase for the July Consumer Price Index was 3.4%.
- The Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.5%, with energy prices rising 14.7% over the same period.
- The current unemployment rate is as follows.
- Vermont and New Hampshire also ranked among the highest states. (Tax Foundation)near the top.
Home Affordability in Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs
- Cook County homeowners experience property shock from tax increases.
- This is a pertinent case study from Illinois.
- Cook County homeowners will need to brace for higher property tax bills after Cook County Treasurer Harmed
- A. N. Latif announced that taxing authorities have requested more than $19.9 billion in property taxes.
- This is a 3.9% increase on the previous year.
- Property tax bills will be released on September 1 and will be due.
- This development will have significant implications for mortgage lenders during both the qualification and post-closing processes qualifying and post-closing.
- A borrower who qualifies today with the assumed tax will face a reassessment and will likely see a much higher escrow tax.
- A purchase contract should be signed after the borrower has analyzed property tax obligations and before the escrow analysis tax is received.
STATE BUDGET DEFICITS MAY IMPACT TAXPAYERS
- Several other large states are facing significant fiscal challenges.
- The State of New York has projected that disbursements will surpass revenues for the entire state financial plan period, resulting in a 31.8 billion deficit in future budget periods.
The State of New Jersey’s FY2027 budget of over $60.7 billion includes a surplus reserve of over $6 billion; however, the New Jersey State Treasury has estimated a structural deficit of $1.35 billion.
The June revenue forecast for the State of Washington projects $1 billion less in collections than the February forecast and cautions that the 2027-29 budget may have significant shortfalls if the economy does not improve.
Although a budget deficit does not equate to state bankruptcy, subsequent government actions in response to fiscal challenges are of particular concern to homeowners.
Enduring economic strain can affect the tax structure, fee rates, public services, and local government funding. Recently released construction data reinforce the ongoing negative trend in housing construction.
According to the Census Bureau, the construction of new housing started at an annualized rate of 1.239 million, a 12.4% decrease from June and a 13.5% decrease from the prior year.
The construction of new single-family housing also decreased by 9.9%.
However, the annualized rate for new housing permits increased by 5.0% to 1.443 million, indicating a somewhat positive trend for future housing construction.
Builders assess housing affordability based on factors such as land, labor, construction materials, financing costs, and insurance. If there isn’t enough demand, fewer new homes will be built. arts will decrease.
WHAT TODAY’S NUMBERS MEAN FOR PEOPLE LOOKING TO BUY A HOME
- Today’s housing market is full of challenges.
- However, it is not as impossible to navigate as it may have felt during the iWith sellers offering help with construction costs and less competition from other buyers, the market is slower and more favorable for people looking to buy.
- Buyers should not focus exclusively on the seller’s asking price.’t focus only on the seller’s asking price.
- It’s smart to consider the total cost of owning a home, including principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA fees, and mortgage insurance, if needed.
- A borrower whose application is denied by one lender may still qualify with another, as lender requirements can vary.
- While agency guidelines establish minimum standards, individual lenders may impose more stringent criteria regarding credit and debt-to-income ratios.
- Homeowners with much lower mortgage rates right now don’t have much reason to refinance.
- But getting a lower rate isn’t the only reason people refinance or change their mortgage.
- Many homeowners are also considering debt consolidation, cash-out refinancing, divorce settlements, purchase or sale agreements, removing co-borrowers, or opening a HELOC.
- The main thing to consider isn’t just if the new interest rate is lower.
- The real question is whether the new mortgage improves your overall finances, including the rate, loan term, payment amount, cash flow, long-term interest costs, and fees.
- Investors should carefully evaluate the risks associated with relying on home price appreciation.
- The risks of relying on home price appreciation.
- On average, home price growth is slowing, and many metro areas are actually seeing prices drop compared to last year.
- A rental property has to be able to sustain itself with realistic rents, vacancy rates, taxes, insurance, and repair.
- A rental property is not financially sustainable if its viability depends solely on a 10% annual increase in value.
- Financially, its value increases by 10% per year.
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- Today’s 10.5% drop in new home sales may be interpreted as a national statistic.
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- For another member, tomorrow’s inflation report will change the rate of a loan that is on the books.
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GCA MORTGAGE FORUMS DAILY NEWS FAQ
What are Today’s Mortgage Rates on August 25, 2026?
Mortgage rates tend to vary at the individual level, depending on the borrower, lender, and loan type, as well as prevailing market conditions for that day. Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, published on August 20, shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.65% and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage at 5.95%.
Will Mortgage Rates Drop?
Mortgage rates are inherently unpredictable. PCE inflation and the latest estimates on GDP are due out on Wednesday and are expected to impact Treasury yields and the pricing of mortgage-backed securities. The next meeting of the Fed will be on September 15 and 16. No lender or economist is in a position to say what will happen next with mortgage rates.
Is the Housing Market Crashing?
The unemployment rate for July 2026 came in at 4.1%, with a drop of 23,000 jobs in Non-Farm Payrolls.
What is the Price of Gold Today?
Gold is trading at approximately $4,652 an ounce in today’s markets after reaching a high of $4,696 in the session. Gold is a constantly traded commodity, and with markets open, the price is continuously changing.
What are the Oil Prices Today?
Tuesday’s markets saw Brent crude trading at $88.34 per barrel and WTI at $81.67 per barrel, both down more than 4%. Oil prices are rapidly changing in response to market supply and demand, as well as geopolitical and macroeconomic events.
Is the Stock Market Going to Crash?
There are no reliable indicators for predicting a stock market crash or when it will happen. Market concentration and valuations are legitimate risks and should be examined closely by investors, but predictions of a market crash should not be reported as a given. There is still a healthy divergence in the key Wall Street predictions.
What States Have the Highest Property Taxes?
The Tax Foundation’s latest comparison of the states, based on Census ACS data, shows Illinois and New Jersey as having the highest property tax rates on owner-occupied housing, with effective property tax rates of about 1.88%. Property taxes can vary widely at the county and municipal levels and depend on the assessed value.
Have Mortgage Delinquencies Gone Up?
Yes, when compared to one year ago. The MBA reported in its 2nd quarter report that overall mortgage delinquencies were up by 44 basis points year over year, and serious delinquencies were up for the 4th consecutive quarter. There was a significant annual increase in serious FHA delinquencies.
Which Economic Reports Should Mortgage Borrowers Monitor Next?
The 2nd quarter GDP and Personal Income and Outlays reports will be released on August 26, 2026, at 0830 ET. The Personal Income and Outlays report will include the PCE inflation measures that the Fed uses and will impact the mortgage markets.
GCA MORTGAGE FORUMS NEWS EDITORIAL STANDARDS AND FACT CHECK
This publication is based primarily on data and reporting from the U.S. Census Bureau, HUD, BLS, BEA, The Fed, FHFA, Freddie Mac, MBA, NAR, New York Fed, The Conference Board, and state government financial offices, along with some reporting from
Market forecasts are recognized as forecasts, and live prices appear with timestamps. National housing statistics are not represented as if every local market operates uniformly.
This is a necessary distinction in a mortgage and finance publication.
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Inflation Remains High, Mortgage Demand Drops, and Housing Faces New Challenges – GCA Mortgage Forums Daily News – August 26, 2026GCA MORTGAGE FORUMS DAILY NEWS | Wednesday, August 26, 2026
On Wednesday, the U.S. economy faced new challenges. Inflation remains a major concern. Higher mortgage rates have led to fewer loan applications and a sharp decline in new home sales. People are saving less, gas prices are above $4 per gallon, gold prices have hit record highs, and the stock market is at its peak. Despite this, many families feel the economy is weaker than the stock market suggests.
GCA Mortgage Forums Daily News: Aug 26, 2026 – latest on rates, inflation, housing, home prices, stocks, oil, gold, jobs, affordability.
The Federal Reserve reported that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for July increased by 3.7% from last year, and the core PCE Price Index rose by 3.3%. Inflation-adjusted spending barely grew, and the personal savings rate was 3.0%.
The Housing Market is Also Facing New Problems
Mortgage applications continue to fall, and the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.78% for the week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. At the same time, new home sales dropped 10.5% in July compared to June, and the supply of new homes increased to 9.6 months. These changes are not solely due to high stock market levels. It is also incorrect to claim that a stock market crash, housing crash, or recession is guaranteed. To really understand the situation, we need to look past the headlines and examine the details.
Welcome to GCA Mortgage Forums Daily News
Here, we explain the numbers that matter most to homebuyers, homeowners, real estate professionals, and working Americans.
Today’s Economic Breaking News: Inflation Isn’t Going Quietly
The Federal Reserve received an unwelcome inflation report. Wednesday’s PCE data showed overall inflation at 3.7% in July compared with a year ago, well above the Fed’s long-term goal of 2%.
Core PCE, which leaves out food and energy, was 3.3%. Personal income rose 0.4%, disposable income went up 0.5%, and consumer spending increased by 0.2%. But after adjusting for inflation, spending actually dropped.
These changes affect the wider economy, influencing both incomes and household budgets. People keep spending, but inflation reduces how much their money can buy. With a personal savings rate of only 3.0%, they have little extra money to spend on non-essential items. The effect of inflation is clear in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.
Update on Consumer Price Index CPI
New Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July show prices rose 0.1 percent from the previous month and 3.4 percent from last year. Core CPI, which leaves out food and energy, went up 0.2 percent from last month and 2.5 percent from last year.
Housing costs are also climbing. The price of shelter jumped 3.2 percent over the past year.
The biggest price increases came from energy. The energy component of the CPI rose 14.7 percent, gasoline rose 24.6 percent, fuel oil rose 39.1 percent, and food prices rose 3.0 percent.
Even though some government reports suggest pressures are easing, people still notice higher prices at the grocery store, gas station, and elsewhere. Economists may talk about cooling inflation, but most Americans still see prices climbing fast in their daily lives.
Economic and Financial News: Is the United States in a Recession?
There may not be obvious signs of a recession, but it’s clear that consumers are worried. The current data show that the largest concern for Americans is the cost of goods, not a drop in GDP growth.
While GDP growth may not meet the definition of a recession, the data do show significant cost inflation and gas price hikes, among other factors.
In July, real spending barely increased. Savings are low, confidence is dropping, and mortgage demand is weak. Home sales are slow, and prices for food, housing, energy, insurance, and loans are still high.
Consumer Confidence Just Hit a Seven-Month Low
The Conference Board says consumer confidence in the US dropped to 89.4 in August, the lowest since January this year. Reuters reports that only 5.2% of consumers plan to buy a new house in the next six months, a significant drop in buying intentions. This figure stands out to real estate professionals at the moment. Even with active buyers, monthly payments of $6,000 to $7,000 are causing many people to reconsider buying a home.
Mortgage Rates Today: Buyers Are Still Fighting the 6% – 7% Payment Problem
Mortgage rates remain well above the rock-bottom lows of the last decade. The daily consumer mortgage-rate survey conducted by Bankrate on August 26 showed the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.70%, while the average 15-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.07%.
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest survey, the average contract rate for a conforming 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.78%, for an FHA mortgage 6.46%, and for a 15-year fixed mortgage 6.10%. Because these surveys use different methods, it’s not accurate to compare their reported rates directly.
Mortgage Applications Decrease Further
The Mortgage Bankers Association cited a 1% decrease in total mortgage applications for the week ending August 21.
Refinance applications dropped 2% from the previous week and were 17% lower than the same week last year. Adjusted purchase applications fell 0.3% and were 5% below last year’s level. The mortgage market offers many considerations.
Mortgage rates are still low compared to past decades, but high home prices are keeping many potential buyers out of the market. Refinancing is tough right now because many homeowners already have much lower mortgage rates.
New Home Sales Plummet by 10.5% as Inventory Rises.
Tuesday’s new home sales report raised more concerns for builders and housing experts. Sales of newly constructed single-family homes decreased to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 607,000 in July, a 10.5% drop from June and 6.3% below July 2021 levels. In the interim, roughly 488,000 new homes were available for sale, equating to a supply of 9.6 months of sales at the current pace.
The median price for a new home in July was about $393,800. With slower sales and more homes on the market, builders are getting ready for more competition. Incentives will likely play a bigger role in 2026.
When looking at new homes, there’s more to think about than just the price. Sellers often offer lower mortgage rates, help with closing costs, upgrade packages, and other incentives to attract buyers. A builder may resist cutting a home’s asking price but offer financing packages with thousands of dollars in incentives. For most buyers, the monthly payment is more important than a small decrease in the asking price.
Existing-Home Market Stuck in First Gear
Across the nation, the existing-home market isn’t crashing, but it is moving slowly.
- The sales pace of existing homes was 4.06 million units, down 1.7% from the prior month but up 0.7% from the previous year.
- The median existing-home price was $434,100, a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
- So, it is wrong to say the housing market is having a widespread crash.
- Sales are moving very slowly.
- Affordability is a serious problem.
- Some local markets are beginning to show signs of weakness.
- Most importantly, home prices have not experienced a bubble like the one during the 2008 housing crisis.
Prices Are Still Going Up, Inflation Changes The Story
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home sales in the U.S. increased 2.1% in the second quarter of 2026 from the prior quarter, including a 0.3% increase from the previous quarter. Prices from the second quarter of 2025 to the second quarter of 2026 increased by 2.1%. Alaska posted the highest increase at 8.3%, while Vermont showed an increase of 7.3%, followed by Illinois and West Virginia at 5.6% each.
One of the worst declines of the 46 states plus DC was New Mexico, down -1.2% from the previous year. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index showed a 1.5% increase in June compared to last year. Seattle saw a 2% drop from last year, and Chicago homeowners should note that inflation is rising faster than home prices nationwide.
The Case-Shiller report shows that for 13 months in a row, home values, adjusted for inflation, have fallen. This means home prices can go up even while their real, inflation-adjusted values are actually decreasing.
America’s Housing Affordability Crisis
The primary challenge remains housing affordability. NAHB’s analysis for the second quarter showed that a typical family earning about $106,800 would need 34% of their income to pay the mortgage on a typical new house. Owning a median-priced existing house would take about 36% of that family’s income. For typical lower-income households, a new house mortgage would need about 67% of their income, and for a typical existing house, 71%. For most families, there is little hope for an easy solution to the housing affordability problem.
Home Prices Affect How Affordable Homes Are
Property taxes and insurance costs affect how affordable homes are.
- The costs and fees associated with home upkeep and homeowner association dues also affect how affordable homes are.
- Wages need to rise just to keep up with the constant increase in costs.
- Some parts of the mortgage market have clearly gotten worse.
- Both purchase and refinance activity have slowed down significantly.
- Getting a mortgage is not cheaper now, and loan officers are competing for fewer clients.
- Not all parts of mortgage lending can be described as deteriorating.
- In fact, mortgage credit was easier to get in July than in earlier months.
- The Index (MBA) rose 2.5% to 108.4 in June, its highest level since July 2022.
- Conventional credit increased 3.0%, government credit 1.8%, and jumbo credit 4.2%.
- The MBA attributed the rise mainly to substantial growth in non-QM credit offerings.
Improving Second-Quarter Profits Were Also Reported by Independent Mortgage Banks
The MBA also reported that the average pre-tax production profit per loan was $973 (up from $727 in Q1), but production costs remained well above historical averages.
The Mortgage Problem is Low Demand, High Price, and Cost, Not A Lack of Credit
Recognizing this difference is key to making sense of today’s mortgage market.
- The current mortgage market is not 2008.
- With high financing costs, fewer deals, tight affordability, and high origination fees, profitability is difficult right now.
- Conversely, non-QM, jumbo, and other specialized mortgage products continue to grow and, in particular, offer opportunities for loan purchases for borrowers with atypical income, credit histories, and other issues that may require complex loan documents, even in the current slow housing market.
Federal Reserve Watch: The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever
The Federal Reserve stood pat, keeping its target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50-3.75% on July 28-29. The decision was 9-3. Three members of the Fed preferred a 25-basis-point increase. Inflation remains high, and the Fed continues to address price pressures relative to the 2% objective amid energy price shocks.
A 3.7% PCE for July signals policymakers to be more cautious. The event is on September 15-16, 2026. Markets on Wednesday priced in a higher chance of a Fed Funds Rate increase in September, but still expected a hold to be more likely.
Do Not Assume a Fed Move Automatically Changes Mortgage Rates by the Same Amount
Other factors such as Treasury yields, mortgage-backed securities, inflation expectations, economic growth, credit spreads, and investor demand all affect mortgage rates.
The Fed can hold rates and see mortgage rates go up. The Fed can move short-term rates, while 30-year mortgage rates move in the opposite direction. Homebuyers should keep an eye on bond market trends, not just the Fed’s moves.
Wall Street Ends Lower, but There Was No Crash Today
After a hawkish inflation report was released on Wednesday, major U.S. stock indexes closed slightly lower.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 53,463.88 after a 0.21% drop.
- The S&P 500 closed at 7,675.70 after falling 0.02%, and the Nasdaq Composite closed at 26,130.20 after a drop of 0.08%.
- Even with these declines, the market still appears overvalued, which makes analysts uneasy.
GCA MORTGAGE FORUMS Fact Check States:
- A large market correction is definitely a possibility, but it is not guaranteed to happen.
- Anyone who states that a large market correction will occur in the Dow Jones, S&P 500, or Nasdaq is making a prediction.
Why Investors Can’t Afford to Tune Out
Arguably, the strongest case for bullish sentiment is a strong corporate earnings report. However, there are also strong AI-related sentiments, increased government borrowing, geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and strong pressure on energy prices.
- As language evolves, so must our understanding.
- A recent Reuters survey suggests respondents expect the S&P 500 to reach around 7,900 points by the end of 2026.
- However, many of those surveyed signaled a potential short-term correction.
- This consensus can easily be mistaken.
- Bullish predictions can prove mistaken.
- Bearish predictions can prove mistaken.
- The best approach is to stay aware of risks without panicking.
- People planning to retire or buy a home should not assume that recent stock market gains will last forever.
- Prices Fall on Wednesday, but Energy is Still an Economic Threat
- Energy is still one of the wild cards shaping inflation, mortgage rates, and consumer confidence.
- Brent Crude settled at approximately $87.84 per barrel, down 0.84%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate settled around $82.23, down 0.16%.
- Market participants are paying attention to developments in negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important Energy Corridors.
- Prior to the current conflict, about one-fifth of the global oil and gas shipments moved through that waterway.
- Any problems in this Strait can cause major changes in oil, gas, transportation, manufacturing costs, and inflation expectations.
- Inflation expectations are an important factor in setting mortgage rates.
Gasoline Prices Over $4 Are Squeezing Household Budgets
- According to AAA, on August 26, the average price paid by U.S. consumers for a gallon of gasoline was about $4.10.
- Elevated gasoline prices add a financial burden, reducing disposable income for food, savings, debt repayment, and other expenses.
- Families with the longest commutes are most affected by high gas prices.
Today’s Gold Prices Are High, but Why?
- Gold prices retreated from multi-month highs on Wednesday,
- Spot gold fell around 1.3% to $4,595.93 per ounce, while US gold futures settled at $4,653.30, a 1% fall.
- Silver fell around 1% to $67.93 per ounce.
- Gold has soared to its highest price ever in dollar terms.
- Precious metals such as gold are popular hedge assets, and investors have bought them to protect their wealth from currency risk and fears of inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and government debt devaluation.
Can Gold Reach $5,000?
- It is possible, though no one should expect it.
- A RA Reuters source predicted that sometime in 2026, gold could trade above $5,000 and possibly set new highs in 2027.
- With any investment, it is essential to be prepared for potential downturns, as gold prices can decline rapidly.
- Investors should view gold as just one part of a balanced portfolio, not something to buy just because others are.
- The job market is still strong, with steady unemployment and a slight drop in hiring.
- The recent report cites a loss of 23,000 jobs in July, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.1 percent.
- This trend of stable, though declining, jobs persists in the health care sector, with an increase in hires, and in the local government teaching sector and retail trade, with decreases in hires.
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Annualized unemployment claims declined steadily to 206,000 for the week ending August 15, down 6,000 from the previous week. These numbers don’t spell doom for the economy. They indicate a return to slower but stable job growth after the pandemic-related employment boom.
Balances for credit cards and auto loans also increased during the quarter. With housing and energy costs rising, many families are under financial pressure. Most are still working and paying bills, but their savings are smaller than ever in case of an emergency.
GCA Mortgage Forums Housing Market Forecast and News
The housing market, though, will still be slow to recover economic growth. Hiring and jobs will remain the primary focus. The average consumer is still in a difficult financial position. Even with record market highs, many households are vulnerable and are not driving the recovery as Wall Street’s numbers might suggest. According to the Federal Reserve’s annual survey, in 2025, 58% of participants reported that their financial situation had worsened due to rising prices.
Approximately 16% of participants reported being unable to pay all their bills for the previous month. Conversely, about 63% stated they could cover a $400 emergency expense, whereas 12% were unable to.
Despite these figures, surveys do not indicate that most Americans are unable to pay their bills. Soaring stock prices don’t guarantee financial security for everyday Americans. Total household debt for the U.S. in the second quarter of 2026 was approximately $18.8 trillion, according to the New York Federal Reserve. Household mortgage debt was approximately $13.1 trillion.
Property Taxes Continue to Infringe Upon Affordability
While rising mortgage costs grab headlines, fast-growing property taxes can chip away at affordability just as much.
ATTOM’s recent report on the cost of property taxes for the country’s 2025 single-family homes was about $396.8 billion, a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
New Jersey has the highest average property tax in the nation at $10,499, followed by Connecticut at $8,901, New Hampshire at $8,174, Massachusetts at $7,904, and New York at $7,732.
Average property taxes for single-family homes hit $4,427, a 3.0% year-over-year increase. Illinois has the highest average effective property-tax rate in the nation at 1.84%, followed by New Jersey at 1.58%, Vermont at 1.40%, Connecticut at 1.36%, and Ohio at 1.32%.
Closing Costs: Taxes Are Part Of Your New Monthly Budget
A fixed-rate mortgage keeps your principal and interest the same, but unexpected increases in property taxes or insurance can still raise your total housing costs particularly important for those using escrow accounts.
Borrowers may receive loan approval and close on their mortgage, only to encounter subsequent tax adjustments or escrow shortages that increase monthly payments. It’s crucial to factor in insurance and taxes when tallying up your true housing costs.
State Budget Growth: Focus On The Slowly Eroding Foundations Of Finance Rather Than The Popular Press
Most states are required by the Constitution or by law to have a balanced budget. Reporters must be careful in how they describe state budgets, as language matters. When analysts refer to “state budget deficits,” they usually are not referring to budgets that continue to operate while maintaining an imbalance, as with the federal budget. They are referring to projected budget gaps that lawmakers are required to fix by reducing spending, raising taxes, transfers, and so on. To start, Pew reported that states were entering a more difficult fiscal period after several years of decreasing ending balances. Sixteen states plan to tap into their rainy-day funds in fiscal year 2027.
States with Budget Deficits and Property Tax Increase Forecast
Colorado faced a $1.2 billion structural gap, while Maryland faced a $1.5 billion gap that was closed through transfers and expenditure changes. Georgia’s tax policy was projected to leave a gap of about $1.3 billion that would need both spending changes and the use of reserves.
Longer-term projections also identified structural fiscal issues in several other states, including Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island.
While California has longer-term structural issues, the state closed the 2026-27 budget with a structural balance. Because of this, the state should not be described as having an unbalanced budget for the current year. That’s why GCA MORTGAGE FORUMS DAILY NEWS checks the facts instead of just repeating popular headlines you should know that holding out for the ‘perfect’ moment to buy rarely pays off in a big way. This means considering your mortgage, taxes, insurance, HOA dues, utilities, and maintenance, and setting aside some emergency savings.
Incentives from Home Builders and Sellers
Some prospective buyers may benefit from a buyer’s market and from increased incentives for sellers and builders to negotiate. Still, buyers looking for better deals should be careful not to overextend their finances. Individuals should assess risks based on their personal circumstances.
Strong Buyers Can Negotiate as If the Press Says More
A slow market with more homes for sale can give buyers an advantage.
- Buyers can look into seller concessions, permanent or temporary rate buy-downs, closing cost credits, or builder financing deals.
- The best deal is not always the biggest price cut. Often, it’s the home with the lowest monthly payment.
- For homeowners with mortgage rates in the 2%, 3%, or even low 4% range, a sale means trading down a low mortgage for a new high mortgage rate in the 6% to 7% range.
- This situation helps explain why the supply of resale homes remains limited, even as demand slows.
- Homeowners with low mortgage rates should evaluate the costs of cash-out refinancing, home equity lines of credit, and home equity loans before making financial decisions.
What This Market Means to Borrowers Rejected Elsewhere
Even when the market gets tough, borrowers facing hurdles still have doors open to them. The first lender may impose additional requirements in the areas of credit, debt-to-income ratio, employment, or document checks beyond the loan program’s minimum requirements, resulting in the borrower not qualifying.
Other borrowers may be looking at an FHA or VA manual underwriting, non-QM loans, bank-statement loans, DSCR loans, alternative income documentation, or other programs.
Gustan Cho Associates’ published materials describe the company as specializing in complex mortgage files and in borrowers who have been denied by other mortgage lenders. As with all mortgages, final approval remains contingent upon the applicable loan program, the lender’s requirements, the mortgage investor’s rules, and the supporting documentation and underwriting.
GCA Mortgage Forums Fact Check: Five Headlines We Will Not Misrepresent
Is the U.S. Economy Already in a Recession?
Not with the data we currently have. Real GDP expanded at a 1.5% annualized rate in the second quarter. There are definitely real risks to the economy, but “recession” should not be suggested as a fact without evidence.
Is the National Housing Market Crashing?
I don’t think so. National price indexes show no crash. In fact, some local markets continued to fall, but the second-quarter FHFA prices rose 2.1% from the prior year, and Case-Shiller prices increased 1.5% in June.
Is the Mortgage Industry Collapsing?
Mortgage demand is low, but credit remained strong in July, and independent mortgage banks reported higher profits in the second quarter. So, the answer isn’t “yes”—the mortgage industry is under a lot of pressure.
Major Stock-Market Crash Guaranteed?
It’s unlikely there will be a major stock market crash. While elevated equity valuations and HIGH market concentration do create risks, there is no credible source that predicts a crash or can pinpoint when it will occur.
Is Inflation Back Under Control?
No, inflation is still above the Federal Reserve’s target. PCE inflation in July was 3.7%, above the Fed’s preferred inflation target of 2%.
GCA Mortgage Forums Takeaway for August 26, 2026
Today’s economic signals are a mixed bag and growing more worrisome, but there’s a pattern beneath the noise. Economic output and jobs are still in the plus column. But buying or selling a home is expensive, with national prices and essential costs like housing and energy on the rise.
As costs climb and savings shrink, buyers are growing cautious, leading to a sharp drop in new home sales from last year. Meanwhile, the stock market keeps climbing, notching new record highs.
GCA Mortgage Forums Daily News will continue to spotlight the differences between the housing and stock markets, always with an eye on the bigger economic picture. Inflation and steep borrowing costs may not topple the economy, but the real question is:
How Long Can Families Shoulder These High Housing Costs Before the Strain Becomes Too Much for the Economy to Bear?
We’ll keep tracking this story as it unfolds, making it a central theme in our future coverage.
Questions About Mortgage Rates, Housing, and the U.S. Economy Asked Frequently
What Are the Mortgage Rates on August 26, 2026?
Currently, 30-year fixed mortgage rates are around the upper 6 percent range. According to Bankrate’s study, the national average was around 6.70 percent. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, their weekly contract index rate was 6.78 percent. Lenders will offer different rates to individual borrowers based on credit, loan terms, points, property, occupancy, LTV, and other factors.
Will Mortgage Rates Drop in 2026?
This is possible; however, neither a definite date nor a definite drop is known. A drop in mortgage rates would depend on how inflation and bond market yields behave. At this point, the July PCE inflation rate of 3.7 percent would not prompt investors to speculate that mortgage rates will return to extremely low levels.
What Is the Current U.S. Inflation Rate?
According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI), consumer prices increased by 3.4 percent over the previous year. The latest PCE price index also spiked by 3.7 percent. The two metrics use different methodologies, so there is no expectation that they will be the same.
Will the Housing Market Crash in 2026?
There has not been a national crash in the latest published data. Sales are weak, and individual markets may decline; however, FHFA national home prices for the second quarter were still up 2.1 percent from last year. Buyers need to assess their local markets rather than assuming the same will happen across all markets.
Are Housing Prices Starting to Decrease?
This is true for some markets. National nominal prices are still higher than last year, but Case-Shiller suggests national price growth is lower than consumer inflation. Basically, house values are decreasing.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?
It can be for a financially prepared buyer who expects to reside in the property for a while and can sustain the entire costs of ownership. Slower sales and increased builder inventory may make deals more favorable to buyers. People predicting higher interest rates who plan to purchase a house should not assume they will not have to pay as much.
Is the Stock Market Going to Crash?
There is no way to confirm that a stock market crash will happen or when it will happen. Yes, there are macroeconomic reasons that could influence a market decline, such as inflation, high interest rates, geopolitical concerns, and high stock valuations, but people need to distinguish risk and uncertainty. The current situation calls for diversification based on personal risk tolerance rather than fear-of-the-month predictions.
Why Is Gold So Expensive in 2026?
People have valued gold for centuries. Today, gold remains valuable for several reasons. It tends to rise in price when geopolitical tensions are high, inflation is a concern, and there are worries about currency and debt. Many investors see gold as a safe-haven asset. On Wednesday afternoon, spot gold was priced at $4,596 per ounce. Some forecasts predict gold could go above $5,000, but for now, that is the best-case scenario.
Why Are Gas Prices So High?
Gasoline prices are driven by oil supply and demand, geopolitical risk, oil market disruptions, refinery conditions, taxes, and regional transportation. As of August 26, the national average cost of a gallon of gasoline was $4.10. A year prior, the CPI reported a 24.6% increase in gasoline prices.
Can I Still Get a Mortgage After Another Lender Turned Me Down?
It is certainly possible. The reasoning behind the rejection is something that you should consider. In certain circumstances, a borrower may have access to programs such as FHA, VA, conventional loans, manual underwriting, no-documentation, or low-documentation programs. Of course, there are still requirements for each.
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