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Mortgage rates fall sharply on expectations of a Fed rate cut. Will they keep on dropping from here?

Mortgage rates don’t directly follow the direction of the Fed’s benchmark short-term interest rate; instead, they tend to move in tandem with the yield on the 10-year Treasury ... Read More

Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.23%, ending a three-week climb

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ended a three-week streak of increases this week, reflecting a pullback in long-term U.S. Treasury bond yields ... Read More

Mortgage rates today — Mortgage rates steady near 6.12%–6.22%: Can easing inflation and expected Fed rate cuts drive a late-2025 housing rebound as buyers track every ...

Mortgage rates today stay steady as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate holds near 6.12% to 6.22% APR. Buyers watch closely. NerdWallet shows 6.12% APR. Freddie Mac lists 6.22%. Zillow posts 6.13%. Read More

Mortgage rates tick down for first time this month

After three consecutive weeks of increases, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped 0.3 basis points to 6.23% this week, according to Freddie Mac. Read More

Economic Buzz: US mortgage applications grow despite rising rates

Home loan approvals and purchase activity in the U.S. increased in the week ended November 21 even as mortgage rates continued to climb, survey data from the Mortgage Bankers Association revealed on ... Read More

Weekly Mortgage Rates Fall on Hopes of a Fed Cut

Mortgage rates fell this week as investors convinced themselves that the Federal Reserve might cut short-term interest rates when it meets in December.The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortga ... Read More

Mortgage rates hit 2025 low point again, spurring fall housing activity

Mortgage rates have stabilized at 2025 lows, prompting increased housing market activity. Buyers are gaining confidence with more inventory and affordability. AI Summary Mortgage rates hit the 2025 ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Today, October 24, 2025: 30-Year Rates Drop to 6.19%

Explore current mortgage rates and what they mean for homebuyers Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By ... Read More

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in over a year as buyers regain leverage

Mortgage rates dropped this week to their lowest level in more than a year, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Today, October 15, 2025: 30-Year Rates Drop to 6.31%

Explore current mortgage rates and what they mean for homebuyers Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By ... Read More