Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Slips to 6.23% for Third Consecutive Week
Average Mortgage Rates on the Decline
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate has dropped to 6.23%, which is its third consecutive weekly decrease. This shift in rates is helping to ease borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers. According to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate has decreased from 6.3% last week.
Implications for Buyers and the Market
As the spring homebuying season progresses, the declining rates present new opportunities for buyers looking to enter the housing market. With the current rate significantly lower than the average of 6.81% one year ago, homebuyers can benefit from more affordable financing options.
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