https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rate-eases-to-7-32-in-first-pullback-since-late-augustContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rate-eases-to-7-32-in-first-pullback-since-late-augusthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rate-eases-to-7-32-in-first-pullback-since-late-august#u155695Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:21:33 +0000Average 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 mattersThe recent pullback