With Trump’s tax overhaul now in the rearview mirror, a potential Freddie and Fannie conservatorship release could move up the docket.

Mortgage rates inched up this week but stayed within a narrow range under 7%, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey.

Mortgage rates moved higher for the second week in a row, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate on a 30-year loan reached 6.75%.

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.72%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.67%.

Whether you're buying a new home or considering mortgage refinancing, the main question is the same right now: When will rates drop? The interest rate environment has remained elevated across various lending products,