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Here's why mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level in more than a year

In this undated stock photo, a "For Sale" sign is seen in front of a house. automation Mortgage rates this week dropped to their lowest level in more than a year, delivering some long-sought relief ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Today, Friday, November 7: A Little Lower

TL;DR: Mortgage rates slid enough today to get home buyers' attention. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence our ... Read More

Mortgage rates continue to fall, improving affordability

Refinancing surges, now nearly 60% of mortgage applications. Fed cut expectations, weak job market drive rate declines. Home affordability improved again this week. Freddie Mac reports its Primary ... Read More

As mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in nearly a year, we asked 4 experts their best advice for home buyers and sellers

Last Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced its first rate cut this year. And on Thursday, Freddie Mac released its latest data showing that mortgage rates slid another 15 basis points to their ... 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

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025

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 from 6.27% ... Read More

Here’s When Mortgage Rates Could Finally Fall Below 6%

Mortgage giant Fannie Mae has issued new projections forecasting that mortgage rates will finally fall below 6% by the end of 2026, a level that has not been reached in three years. Fannie Mae's ... Read More