Consumer News Why Falling Mortgage Rates Could Boost Home Prices

3 ways falling mortgage rates could impact the housing market (and homebuyers)

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Still, the effects of falling mortgage rates reach far beyond individual ... Read More

Falling Mortgage Rates Are Near a 2025 Low—Should You Lock In Now or Wait for the Fed?

Mortgage rates have fallen to almost their lowest level in over a year, but there’s no guarantee that they’ll keep falling after the Fed’s expected rate cut next week. If you’re financially ready, ... Read More

Will steady mortgage rates and another Fed cut boost home sales?

Mortgage rates averaged 6.37% this week, with Federal Reserve officials hinting at a possible December rate cut. Read More

Falling Mortgage Rates Are a Boon for Home Sales — NAR

Mortgage rates stayed relatively unchanged again this week. In this case, no news is good news as rates remain at the lowest levels in over a year. In fact, 30-year mortgage rates have ... Read More

The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate continues to fall

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.19% this week, down from 6.27% the prior week, marking its lowest level in more than a year. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate also declined to ... Read More

Could mortgage interest rates fall before the Fed's October meeting? Here's what to consider.

For homebuyers and current owners looking to refinance, October 29 can't come fast enough. That's when the Federal Reserve is set to conclude its next two-day meeting and, with it, issue another ... Read More

Mortgage rates fell again this week

Mortgage rates have declined for the second straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.27% (down from 6.30%) and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 5.52% (down from 5.53%), ... Read More

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025

(CNN) — Americans frustrated by high home borrowing rates may have gotten some welcome news this week. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.19% for the week ending October 23, down ... Read More

Home sales hit 7-month high as falling mortgage rates tempt buyers

Sales of previously occupied US homes accelerated in September as declining mortgage rates and a pickup in available properties on the market encouraged home shoppers. Existing home sales rose 1.5% ... Read More

Home Price Gains Slowed in August. But Will it Last?

Home prices in August increased by 1.5%, the slowest rate in two years, providing some relief for house hunters under pressure from high costs. Home price trends vary by area, with New York, Chicago ... Read More

Home Price Gains Slowed in August. But Will it Last?

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