Mortgage rates hit their lowest level in 2025 — and this is the No. 1 mortgage company of February 2025
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Mortgage Rate Predictions for Week of Feb. 10-16, 2025
On Monday, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was around 6.92%, according to Bankrate data, which is 0.19% lower than January's peak of 7.11%. Where rates go next hinges on the upcoming inflation report.
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For his part, Lewis says mortgage rates are poised to drop in February, after climbing above 7% in January. “The direction of consumer prices will have the strongest effect on mortgage rates in February. The core inflation rate should decline further, giving bond yields and mortgage rates room to fall, but not by a lot,” says Lewis.
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30-year mortgage rate hits 2025 low at 6.87%
MCLEAN, Va. - Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC), a prominent financial services player with a market capitalization of $20.62 billion and strong revenue growth of 12.28% over the last twelve months, reported on Monday that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) has dropped to 6.
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Long-term mortgage rates reach their lowest level this year
Long-term mortgage rates reached their lowest level for 2025, and a thaw in buyer activity could be on the horizon, said the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.
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Mortgage rates tick up, stay above 7%
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