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Mortgage Rates Today, June 18, 2025: 30-Year Rates Drop to 6.86%
Mortgage rates are down and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.86%, according to ...
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, the third consecutive weekly decline
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased for the third week in a row, a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers at ...
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How the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage became the U.S. standard
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has a number of advantages for homeowners and investors. But it wasn’t always the norm.
Mortgage Rates Fall: What the drop means for homebuyers in a shaky economy
Mortgage rates have fallen slightly, with the 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.85%, offering a modest reprieve to homebuyers ...
Average long-term US mortgage rate ticks down to 6.84% this week, a second straight small decline
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing costs remain ...
US Homebuilder Sentiment Drops to Lowest Level Since End of 2022
Confidence among US homebuilders fell to the lowest level since December 2022 in June, with potential buyers deterred by high ...
US Housing Market: Will Prices Come Down This Year?
Experts were expecting a rebound in the US housing market in 2025. Now they're facing a slump. What will happen in the next six months?
Can You Get a Lower Mortgage Rate After Locking?
If you expect mortgage rates to drop after locking in your rate, having a float-down option can help you take advantage of a ...
Housing starts drop to lowest level since pandemic
The number of housing units that started construction in May fell to the lowest level since 2020 as the sector battles ...