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Current mortgage rates are up today and higher than they were seven days ago. Rates are lower than they were in early 2025, when the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached above 7%. But rates are still relatively high as fears around stubborn inflation have kept the Federal Reserve from lowering its benchmark rate until now.

The Federal Reserve finally lowered rates in September, marking its first cut of 2025. While mortgage rates fell in anticipation of the Fed’s move, they rose a bit after the policy change became official. “Mortgage rates have edged higher since the ...

Explore current mortgage rates and what they mean for homebuyers Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By Written by Staff Deputy Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side ...

Explore current mortgage rates and what they mean for homebuyers.