The long-term rate was unchanged from last week at 6.58%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.46%.
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Mortgage rates sink to 15-month low—a glimmer of hope for homebuyers
BY ALEX VEIGA AND ASSOCIATED PRESS
August 29, 2024
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage sank 16 basis points on Friday to 6.29%, according to Mortgage Daily News.
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level since 2022 last week, but demand from homebuyers dropped as well, as they continue to…
Mortgage rates were down a bit, but are not moving meaningfully, even as home prices keep climbing. Many buyers need assistance…
Sliding mortgage rates are pushing more current borrowers to refinance and also juicing demand for adjustable-rate loans.
A lot of would-be buyers feel priced out of the housing market. Getting a lower mortgage rate might help move the needle.
Refinance demand, which is most sensitive to interest rate changes, jumped 9% for the week and was 111% higher than the same week…
