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Mortgage rates have made a 'substantial improvement,' economist says — here’s what to know

Many homeowners refinanced their mortgages at the start of August as interest rates lowered. Here's how to know if it's time ...

More Than 81% of Homeowners Have a Mortgage Rate Below 6%-and They're Not Budging

The "lock-in effect" continues to prevent homeowners from listing their properties, because they are unwilling to part with ...

Weekly mortgage rates fall again as September rate cut seems likely

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% in the week ending Aug. 14, down four basis points from the previous week.

The Fed is expected to cut rates. Don't expect mortgage rates to follow.

New economic data releases could increase mortgage rate volatility in the coming weeks, leading up to the Fed's September ...

Mortgage Applications Today: Lower Mortgage Rates Fuel Demand for Home Loans and Refinancing

Various types of home loans are seeing an increase in applications on the heels of mortgage rates inching lower.
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Mortgage spreads cushion mortgage rates against warm inflation data

Inflation data was warm last week, but mortgage rates remain near their lowest levels for 2025 because of mortgage spreads.