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Mortgage Rates Are Dropping — Can A Fed Rate Cut Be Far Behind?
Mortgage rates have been declining ahead of the Federal Reserve's March meeting. Is a Fed rate cut far behind? Here's an outlook.
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 15, 2025
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How Long Should I Wait For Mortgage Rates To Drop?
When will mortgage rates drop? Should I wait to buy a house until they do? Experts answer these and other hopeful-homebuyer questions.
By David McMillin
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September 15, 2025
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Survey: Mortgage Lock-In Effect Still Going Strong
More than half of homeowners say they'd need a mortgage rate lower than 6 percent to be comfortable buying this year.
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 15, 2025
30-year mortgage rates decline as Fed gears up for key decision | Today's mortgage and refinance rates, September 12, 2025
The current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.33, The average rate you'll pay for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.50 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 5.64 percent.
September 13, 2025
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What’s Happening With Mortgage Rate Spreads?
Mortgage rates have shot up, but inflation isn’t the only driver. There's also an unusual gap with the 10-year Treasury.
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 14, 2025
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How To Get The Best Mortgage Rate
Are you ready to buy a house? Learn how to find the best mortgage rate with these eight easy steps, plus additional tips for applying.
By Taylor Freitas
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September 14, 2025
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Current California Mortgage and Refinance Rates
Find and compare current California mortgage and refinance rates on Bankrate.
September 15, 2025
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Chris Jennings | Bankrate.com - Compare mortgage, refinance, insurance, CD rates
Chris Jennings is an editor for Bankrate’s Home Lending team. He has been writing and editing about mortgages and personal finance since 2016.
September 13, 2025
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How Much House Can I Afford On A $70K Salary?
With home prices and mortgage rates sky-high, can you afford to buy a home with an income of $70,000? We do the math.
By Ruben Caginalp
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September 14, 2025
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Don't Shortchange Investments To Buy A House
When mortgage rates are relatively high, it can hurt to borrow the money. But keeping your cash in the stock market offers a better return on average.
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 15, 2025
Alaska Mortgage and Refinance Information
Information about mortgages in Alaska. Learn about mortgages, refinancing, and first-time homebuyer programs.
September 15, 2025
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Survey: More Americans Are Reluctant To List Their Homes, Even If Rates Drop
More than half of U.S. homeowners say there’s no mortgage rate that would make them comfortable with selling their home this year.
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 14, 2025
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Breaking Into Real Estate As A First-Generation Homebuyer
High home prices and mortgage rates make this a tough time for all buyers — first-generation homebuyers, though, face even steeper hurdles.
By Jeff Ostrowski
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September 14, 2025
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Fed Keeps Rates On Hold, Signals Possible Rate Cut In September
So long as the Fed’s federal funds rate remains historically elevated, so will mortgage rates, auto loans, credit cards, savings yields and more.
By Sarah Foster
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September 15, 2025
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U.S. Housing Market: A Nationwide Overview
Homebuyers across the U.S. are feeling the squeeze amid high prices and steep mortgage rates. That makes selling more challenging, too.
By Andrew Dehan
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September 15, 2025
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