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Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks, but remain steeper than last year

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, from the development of Aug 13, 2026

Newest development Aug 14, 2026 · 2 reportsMortgage rates fall to lowest level in nearly 4 weeks

CHICAGO (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly for the first time in six weeks on Thursday,…

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    Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks, but remain steeper than last year

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

  2. Newest

    Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in nearly 4 weeks

    Headline from ABC News ·

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Average long-term US mortgage rate slips for the 1st time in six weeks, but it's still higher than this time last year (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Average long-term US mortgage rate slips for the 1st time in six weeks, but it's still higher than this time last year

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks, but remain steeper than last year (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    CHICAGO (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly for the first time in six weeks on Thursday,…

  3. Winchester Star

    Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly for the first time in six weeks, marking a glimpse of relief for prospective homebuyers — although borrowing costs remain steeper than they were a year ago. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate…

  4. FOX Business

    Mortgage rates fall for first time in 6 weeks (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.67%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.69%.

  5. Deseret News

    Are mortgage rates heading down? (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Mortgage rates just slid slightly down after climbing for weeks. The weekly average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. dropped to 6.67% as of Thursday, according to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, better known as Freddie Mac. A week ago, that average had reached 6.

  6. Just the News

    Mortgage rates fall to the lowest level in 4 weeks, but still higher than before Iran war (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The decline in mortgage rates corresponds to drops in oil prices and Treasury yields, which closely track mortgage rates.

  7. ABC News

    Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in nearly 4 weeks (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage stands at 6.69%, Mortgage News Daily said.

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