Mortgage rates fall to a 2-month low

Mortgage rates fall to a two-month low, but buyers are still on the sidelines
Tight conditions are squeezing buyers across the country. In Westchester County, New York, real estate agent Pamela Grunstein is navigating a market that has 1.6 months of supply – a far cry from the 6 months or so that’s long been considered the sign of an evenly balanced market.
With Mortgage Rates Down to a 2025 Low, Here's How Much You Could Save on a Monthly Payment.
Rates on 30-year new purchase loans ended last week 5 basis points lower than the previous Friday, dipping to a 6.79% average. That's now the cheapest weekly average of 2025. Compared to five weeks ago, when rates shot up to a 7-month high of 7.09%, today's 30-year rates are a substantial 30 basis points lower.
Relatively Stable Weekly Mortgage Rates Need a Reason to Truly Drop
Mortgage rates moved slightly lower this week, but not enough to motivate most buyers. The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell five basis points to 6.79% the week ending Feb. 20, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. A basis point is one one-hundredth of a percentage point.
Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates: February 20, 2025 – Rates Decline
The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance declined to 6.94% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.96%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the average rate is 6.
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 8-week low
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fifth week in a row to its lowest level since late December, a welcome boost for prospective homebuyers in what’s traditionally the bus
Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers
The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.
Mortgage rates fall for fifth week in a row, hover near 7%
Mortgage rates fell for a fifth week in a row but remain elevated near 7%, Freddie Mac said on Thursday. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.85%.
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 8-week low after fifth-straight weekly decline
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fifth week in a row to its lowest level since late December, a welcome boost for prospective homebuyers in what's traditionally the busiest time of the year for home sales.
Mortgage Rates Today: February 20, 2025 – Rates Remain Fairly Steady
Today’s average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.87%, down 0.11 percentage point from the previous week, ...
Why adjustable-rate mortgages might be better bargain than fixed
Today, a well-qualified borrower can get an adjustable-rate mortgage or ARM at under 6%, locked in for the first seven years.
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Current 15-Year Mortgage Rates
One common type of mortgage is a conventional loan with a 15-year fixed interest rate. With a fixed rate, your rate and monthly payment will stay the same throughout the life of the loan.
Mortgage Rates Slide to 6.87%, Foreshadowing Stronger Housing Demand—Despite Worryingly High Inflation Report
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