Mortgage Rates Today, Plus Rate LOCK Alerts

Join the Rate Ready Club and know when to lock, when to float, and what the housing market means for you. Daily rates, weekly market updates and live Q&As with Dan Frio.

Launch Special: $9.99$4.99/month

Lock In $4.99/Month

Join during the launch and keep $4.99 for as long as you stay a member. The regular price will be $9.99.

What Rate Ready Club Members Get

Daily Blog: Mortgage Rates Today

Every weekday: what mortgage rates did, why they moved, and what it means for your payment.

Rate LOCK & Breaking News Alerts

LOCK, FLOAT or WATCH alerts when the market turns, plus breaking mortgage news as it happens.

Weekly Housing Market Update

A members-only video every week on rates, home prices and the Chicago-area housing market.

Real Estate Roundtable

A monthly live for Realtors: the market, what to tell buyers, and open Q&A. First session November 10.

First-Time Home Buyer Live Q&A

A monthly live for home buyers and homeowners. Bring your questions about rates, refinancing and buying. First session November 19.

Calculators & Financial Checkup

Full access to the TRU mortgage calculators, plus a 6-Month Financial Checkup for members.

Why Rate Lock Timing Matters

Mortgage rates reprice every day, sometimes more than once. On a $400,000 loan, a move of just one-eighth of a percent changes the monthly principal and interest by roughly $30 to $35. Over a 30-year loan, that adds up. Rate Ready Club members get the daily read and the alerts so they can have the lock conversation with their lender at the right time.

Who It's For

Home buyers who are shopping or under contract, homeowners watching for a refinance opportunity, and Realtors who want clear talking points to keep their buyers calm and their deals on track.

Rate Ready Club — Launch Special

$9.99/month

$4.99/month

Join during the launch and lock in $4.99 for as long as your membership stays active. Cancel anytime through YouTube.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rate Ready Club?

The Rate Ready Club is The Rate Update's YouTube channel membership. For $4.99 a month, members get a daily Mortgage Rates Today blog, Rate LOCK and breaking mortgage news alerts, a weekly members-only Housing Market Update video, and two monthly live events with Dan Frio.

How do rate lock alerts work?

When mortgage rates make a meaningful move, or a big report like inflation or jobs data is coming, members get a LOCK, FLOAT or WATCH alert in the members-only feed on YouTube. Turn on channel notifications so you see each one.

Is this a rate quote or financial advice?

No. The Rate Ready Club is general market education and commentary. It is not a rate quote, a commitment to lend, or personalized financial advice. For a quote on your own loan, contact The Rate Update separately.

Who are the live events for?

The monthly Real Estate Roundtable is built for Realtors. The monthly First-Time Home Buyer Live Q&A is for home buyers and homeowners. Members can join both.

How long does the $4.99 price last?

The $4.99 launch price stays locked in for as long as your membership remains active. When the launch special ends, the price for new members will be $9.99 a month. If you cancel and rejoin after that, the current price applies.

How do I join or cancel?

Click Join on The Rate Update YouTube channel and choose the Rate Ready Club. You can cancel anytime from your YouTube purchases and memberships settings.