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Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August

Average long-term US mortgage rates dropped this week for the first time in two months, offering a minor reprieve to homebuyers facing elevated borrowing costs. Freddie Mac reported that the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 7.32% from the previous week's 7.40%. Additionally, the average rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 6.68% from 6.71% the prior week. Despite the dip, housing demand continues to face headwinds as the fall season progresses, following weeks of sustained rate increases that drove borrowing expenses higher.

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  • ✓ The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 7.32% from 7.40% last week.
  • ✓ The average rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.68% from 6.71% the previous week.
  • ✓ A year ago, the average rate for a 30-year mortgage was 6.19%.
  • ✓ Stock market jitters drove investors to bonds, contributing to the drop in mortgage rates.
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What changed

Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 7.32% from 7.40% in the first decline recorded in two months.

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  1. US Mortgage Rates Ease for First Time Since August

    Average long-term US mortgage rates dropped this week for the first time in two months, offering a minor reprieve to homebuyers facing elevated borrowing costs. Freddie Mac reported that the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 7.32% from the previous week's 7.40%. Additionally, the average rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 6.68% from 6.71% the prior week. Despite the dip, housing demand continues to face headwinds as the fall season progresses, following weeks of sustained rate increases that drove borrowing expenses higher.

    Why it matters

    The recent pullback in borrowing costs comes after a multi-week surge driven by broader economic pressures and financial market movements. Stock market jitters recently drove investors toward bonds, helping push mortgage rates downward from their previous peaks. However, industry analysts note that the damage to the housing market's fall season may already be done after months of elevated rates.

    What is confirmed

    • The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 7.32% from 7.40% last week.
    • The average rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.68% from 6.71% the previous week.
    • A year ago, the average rate for a 30-year mortgage was 6.19%.
    • Stock market jitters drove investors to bonds, contributing to the drop in mortgage rates.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The damage to housing's fall season is already done despite the rate drop.

    What to watch next

    • Future weekly Freddie Mac mortgage rate reports to see if the downward trend continues.
    • Changes in bond market investor sentiment and broader stock market volatility.
    • Upcoming housing demand and home sales data for the fall season.
    Sources used for this update (16)
    1. CNBC — Mortgage rates drop for the first time in 2 months, but demand still falls further
    2. Yahoo Finance — Mortgage rates dropped for the first time in months
    3. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August
    4. National Mortgage News — Don't bank on rate dip; servicing books win, KBW says
    5. Mortgage News Daily — Mortgage Rates End Flat After Starting Slightly Lower
    6. 10TV — Freddie Mac says average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 7.32% this week, its first decline since late August
    7. Bloomberg.com — US Mortgage Rates Decline for First Time in Nine Weeks, to 7.32%
    8. economictimes.indiatimes.com — Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August - The Economic Times
    9. RealEstateNews.com — Rates drop, but damage to housing’s fall season ‘already done’
    10. laist.com — Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August | LAist
    11. TradingView — US FREDDIE MAC 15-YEAR MORTGAGE RATE AVERAGES 6.68% IN LATEST WEEK VS. 6.71% LAST WEEK, 5.44% IN YEAR-AGO WEEK
    12. Realtor.com — Mortgage Rates Drop for First Time in 2 Months as Stock Market Jitters Drive Investors to Bonds
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