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Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, November 18: Down (for Now)

The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.22% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is 10 basis points lower than yesterday but nine basis ... Read More

Lower mortgage rates spark surge in home sales, highest pace seen in seven months

The housing market got a boost last month from lower mortgage rates and a growing supply of homes sitting on the market, allowing buyers to make purchases after a long period of unaffordability. Read More

Long-term mortgage rates slip again but remain above 6%

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage declined again this week, easing to just above its lowest level this year. The average long-term mortgage rate slipped to 6.27% from 6.3% last week, ... Read More

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slips to 6.27%, nearing a low for 2025

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage declined again this week, easing to just above its lowest level this year. The average long-term mortgage rate slipped to 6.27% from 6.3% last week, ... 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

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