30-year mortgage rates creep lower again, to 6.87%
Published On Feb 13, 2025, 12:02 PM
30-year mortgage rates have decreased slightly to 6.87%, marking the lowest level in 2025 so far. Despite this drop, the housing market remains volatile, affected by fluctuating bond yields and persistent inflation, which is running above the Federal Reserve's target. Experts believe mortgage rates will remain stable around these levels due to expectations that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates significantly in the near future. Consequently, mortgage applications for home purchases have seen a decline.
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With mortgage rates slightly decreasing, there could be a modest uptick in refinancing activities. However, continued inflation and high rates might dampen new mortgage applications.
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