Why are mortgage rates at their lowest level since 2024?

Why are mortgage rates at their lowest level since 2024?

The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage stands at 6.12%.

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level to Close Out 2025

Freddie Mac’s last mortgage report of 2025 released earlier this week on New Year’s Eve saw the average mortgage rate hit its lowest level of the year, a positive sign for home shoppers as the holiday season comes to a close and eyes turn toward 2026’s peak buying season in the months ahead.  The latest… The post Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level to Close Out 2025 appeared first on RISMedia.

Morning Business Report: Mortgage rates fall as new year brings economic shifts and consumer changes 41NBC News

(LILAMAX)- Homebuyers are getting a bit of relief to start 2026, as mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level of the year. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.15 percent, down from 6.18 percent the previous week. Rates began 2025 at around 7 percent, offering some encouragement for buyers after a challenging year in the housing market. Meanwhile, President Trump has delayed planned tariff increases…

Mortgage rates at 3-year lows, though high prices thwart buyers

Mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in three years, but record-high home prices and tight inventory continue to challenge Long Island homebuyers.