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The ‘lock-in effect' is making it harder to buy a home—even if mortgage rates fall
A growing number of homeowners say no rate would make them sell, making it even harder for buyers to find homes.
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Mortgage Rates Inch Up Since Last Week: Current Mortgage Interest Rates on July 16, 2025
The average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.75% today, up 0.04% from seven days ago. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 6.00%, which is an increase of 0.06% compared to a week ...
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Rise After Strong Jobs Report
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.72% for the week ending July 10, up from 6.67% last week.
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Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed steady at 6.625% as buyer markets grow
If you’re under contract or nearing purchase, locking in today’s rate could hedge against near-term market volatility.
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New Home Sales Crash 13.7% As Mortgage Rates Near 7% Choke Demand
New home sales dropped 13.7% in May as 7% mortgage rates crushed buyer demand, pushing housing supply to highest level since ...
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Mortgage Rate Predictions: Here's Why Rates Are Staying High in July
Experts say average 30-year fixed mortgage rates are likely to stay above 6.5% in the coming months, with a potential for small and temporary dips, not substantial drops. Prospective homebuyers are ...
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Weekly Mortgage Rates Rise for First Time Since May
Mortgage rates turned upward this week after falling the previous five weeks in a row. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ...
Are mortgage rates heading up or down?
Graham said rates started headed up in anticipation of Thursday’s job report. The better-than-expected addition of 147,000 ...