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

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.

Mortgage rates ended last week at the lowest levels since April 7th.  The average lender remained at those same levels at the start of business today, but many lenders offered modest improvements as the day progressed.