Best Mortgage Refinance Rates - Jul. 18, 2025
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July 18 mortgage rates hold steady at 6.625% as builders offer discounts and incentives to attract hesitant buyers.
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.
Potential homebuyers may be able to save money with a little-known financing option, but they still need to watch their credit.
Mortgage applications dropped 10.0% amid rising interest rates and post-holiday adjustments. Refinance activity declined 7%, while purchase app
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,
But in 2023 the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.8%, its highest in 22 years. Last year it was only slightly lower. And so the tricks of 40 years ago are back. Mr Sabic is among a small but growing band of homebuyers who have taken over their seller’s mortgage.
Tariffs are pushing 10-year Treasury yields higher—here’s why that could mean bad news for your mortgage refinancing plans and long-term borrowing costs.