Things feel steady as households actively hunt for mortgage savings ahead of potential rate hikes.

Today, things feel steady as buyers hunt for mortgage savings. Money reported shopping lenders can save up to $3,000 on a loan, a timely strategy as the Federal Reserve signals a 57% chance of a September rate hike. Over on r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer, a single earner is weighing if a $2,900 payment makes sense on a $175,000 salary. Despite elevated borrowing costs, households are confidently planning their next moves.