Mortgage rate volatility is nothing new, but today's housing market is particularly unpredictable. Lingering inflation, threats of a global trade war and mounting recession fears

Mortgage rates are up today, but still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 6.

After dramatically shooting up earlier this month, mortgage rates have reversed course the last two weeks. Here's how much rates and monthly payments have improved.