Mortgage Refinance Rates on Jul. 17, 2025
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The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage rose for the second week in a row, another setback for the U.S. housing market, which is mired in a sales slump as affordability constraints shut out prospe
Potential homebuyers may be able to save money with a little-known financing option, but they still need to watch their credit.
Whether you're buying a new home or considering mortgage refinancing, the main question is the same right now: When will rates drop? The interest rate environment has remained elevated across various lending products,
Renewed concerns over tariffs and the broader economy drove treasury yields higher last week, and mortgage rates followed. As a result, total mortgage application volume dropped 10% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.
Mortgage applications dropped 10.0% amid rising interest rates and post-holiday adjustments. Refinance activity declined 7%, while purchase app
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.
The market currently projects an interest rate cut in the fall, though two Fed officials floated the possibility of a rate cut this month. Fed Chair Powell has reaffirmed a "wait and see" posture, with concerns over the inflationary impact of tariffs.
Homeownership is often seen as a cornerstone of the American Dream. But for some who bought in recent years, it’s become a costly source of stress.
Americans saw a chance to save a few dollars on their monthly mortgage payments and took it, pushing refinance applications up 40% versus a year ago.
With the Federal Reserve's July meeting on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers and homeowners are wondering what it could mean for mortgage rates. After years of relatively high borrowing costs, even the slightest dip could open doors for those hoping to buy or refinance. But the path forward is far from clear.