The average rate on 30-year mortgages slipped to 6.27% from 6.3% last week, while 15-year rates dropped to 5.52% from 5.53%.
According to Freddie Mac, the average long-term mortgage rate declined again this week, easing to just above its lowest level this year.
The latest dip brings the average rate to just above 6.26%, where it was four weeks ago after a string of declines brought down home loan borrowing costs to their lowest level since early October 2024.
A year ago, the 30-year rate averaged 6.44%, and the 15-year rate was 5.5%.
Author's summary: Mortgage rates decline, nearing 2025 low.