Trump Unveils New Strategy to Slash Mortgage Rates. What It Could Mean for Homebuyers.

President Trump said he would direct mortgage backers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, a ...

Compare Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates

Here are the average annual percentage rates (APR) on 30- and 15-year fixed mortgage refinances and 5/1 ARM refinances: Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates The average APR for a 30-year fixed refinance ...

Mortgage Rates Today, December 30, 2025: 30-Year Rates Climb to 6.29%

Explore current mortgage rates and what they mean for homebuyers.

Mortgage Rates Drop to Start Off 2026

While homebuyers should not expect a drastic reduction in mortgage rates in the near term, rates could continue to fall ...
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FHA refinance applications rise 12% amid mixed mortgage rates

Mortgage applications decreased by 1.8% last week, with FHA refinance applications rising 12% due to favorable rates. Despite a decline in conventional and VA applications, FHA's strong ...
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Mortgage rates hit a 2025 low heading into 2026—what comes next?

Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) shows the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) fell to 6.15% ...

Why are mortgage rates at their lowest level since 2024?

Redfin, a Seattle, Washington-based real estate giant, forecasts average 30-year fixed mortgage rates will remain in the low ...

Mortgage rates hit 3-year low as Trump instructs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds

Mortgage rates fell 22 basis points after President Donald Trump instructed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy ...