Mortgage Predictions for Week of Jan. 27- Feb. 2, 2025
Mortgage rates are always in flux, but homebuyers should expect more turbulence than usual over the next few months. Since starting his second term, President Donald Trump is moving forward on some of his policies around immigration and trade,
30-Year Mortgage Rates Tick Up for the First Time in Over a Week
After falling for four days and then holding at that level for another day, rates on 30-year mortgages added points Thursday, as did most other loan types.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates May Not Drop Much in the Next Two Years, Fannie Mae Says
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates may not fall as much as initially expected this year thanks to sticky inflation.
Average mortgage rate slips below 7%, falling for first time in 5 weeks
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five weeks in a row. The rate fell to 6.96% from 7.04% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 6.69%.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Hold at Cheapest Level of 2025
After shooting up last week to a 7-month high, rates on 30-year mortgages have moved the other way—falling four days in a row and now holding at that lower level.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Drop as Home Sales Stall
The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 12 basis points to 6.94% in the week ending Jan. 23, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. A basis point is one-one hundredth of a percentage point. The previous week had been the first time that the 30-year rate had inched above 7% since May.
Mortgage Rates Drop Below Seven Percent
After crossing the 7%-mark last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw its first decline in six weeks,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “While affordability challenges remain, this is welcome news for potential homebuyers,
Mortgage Rates Today: January 23, 2025 – Rates Move Down
The current mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell by 0.14 percentage point in the last week to 6.97%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Meanwhile, the APR on a 15-year fixed mortgage dropped 0.
Mortgage rates declined this week, falling below 7%
After rising for several weeks, mortgage rates have dipped slightly this week. Freddie Mac reports its Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fix
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Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated through at least the first half of the year, keeping sales of previously owned homes subdued.
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