Looking for a low mortgage interest rate? Pay attention to these 3 June dates

MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money Looking for a low mortgage interest rate? Pay attention to these 3 June dates We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance. Read Full Bio Matt Richardson May 28, 2026 / 4:26 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google There are multiple dates on the June calendar on which mortgage interest rates could change again. Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images Whether you're a homebuyer or an owner looking to refinance, you probably haven't had much luck in the mortgage interest rate climate in recent weeks. After rates gradually but consistently declined in 2025, the reverse has occurred this spring. Impacted by overseas conflicts, a rising inflation rate and a stalled Federal Reserve interest rate policy, mortgage interest rates have risen by more than half a percentage point, on average, from where they were in early March (and, briefly, in mid-April). That's left millions of homebuyers on the sidelines during what is normally one of the better times of the year to purchase a home. And it's left homeowners saddled with interest rates over 7%, with few affordable ways to get their rate down.But a new month is looming and, with it, new economic data points and releases that could influence the mortgage interest rate environment anew. Considering that mortgage rates change on a daily basis, borrowers will need to be proactive and willing to lock in an affordable rate when found, as the opportunity could be temporary. To better time their next move, it helps to know which dates to pay attention to sp...