Consumer News Mortgage Rates Appear Ready To Slip Below 6

Over 4M Homeowners Could Refinance as Mortgage Rates Stabilize

"The recent easing in mortgage rates has begun to open the refinance window for many borrowers, particularly those who originated loans in the past two years," says Andy Walden, head of mortgage and ... 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 reversed course this week, giving buyers a break

Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week after two consecutive increases — the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30%, down from 6.34% last week, marking one of the lowest levels in about a year. Read More

Mortgage interest rates just dropped again. Here's what homebuyers should (and shouldn't) do next.

The recent trend of mortgage rates dropping doesn't appear to be over. Rates on a 30-year mortgage declined again this week, according to new data from FreddieMac. Averaging just 6.27% now, rates here ... Read More

Mortgage rates have fallen to the lowest in a year. Should you refinance?

A window has just opened for recent homebuyers. Mortgage rates have fallen to the lowest level in a year, below 6.2%, and could drift even lower if the Federal Reserve continues to trim its benchmark ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Today, October 22, 2025: 30-Year Rates Drop to 6.23%

Mortgage rates are down and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.23%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is ... Read More