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Mortgage rates decline for first time in 2 months

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Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Mortgage rates decline for first time in 2 months The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped this week to 7.32 percent, according to new data from Freddie Mac.

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8 articles, oldest first.

  1. Quartz

    Mortgage applications fell 5.3% as rates declined for the first time in over two months (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Purchase applications dropped 7% and refinance applications fell 2% as the 30-year fixed rate eased to 7.41% from 7.50%

  2. Independent Journal Review

    US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls to 7.32% (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 7.32% from 7.40%, its first decline since late August, as Treasury yields eased amid market and geopolitical uncertainty. The modest pullback offers little relief: borrowing costs remain near multiyear highs, and high prices and affordability pressures…

  3. KAAL Rochester

    Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    Mortgage rates fell this week for the first time since late August, easing some of the pressure on prospective homebuyers facing higher borrowing costs on home loans. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 7.32% from 7.40% last week.

  4. The Hill

    Mortgage rates decline for first time in 2 months (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Mortgage rates decline for first time in 2 months The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped this week to 7.32 percent, according to new data from Freddie Mac.

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