Today's Mortgage Rates, October 18, 2024 | Rates Are Ending the Week a Little Lower
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down slightly this week but remain elevated compared to where they were last month.
Mortgage rate hits the highest level in months
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States rose for the third week in a row, reaching its highest level in eight weeks. The rate rose to 6.44 percent from 6.32 percent last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Mortgage Rates Continue to Increase
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased for the third consecutive week, moving closer to 6.5%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “In general, higher rates reflect the strength in the economy that is supportive of the housing market.
Mortgage rates march higher for third straight week
Mortgage rates climbed again for a third straight week, further dinging demand as the housing market continues to suffer from an affordability crisis.
Mortgage Rates Rise to Highest Since August
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in nearly two months. The average rate on a standard 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.44%, according to a survey of lenders released Thursday by the mortgage-finance company Freddie Mac.
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Today’s 15- and 30-year mortgage interest rates remain unchanged at 5.75% and 6.50%, respectively
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.50% as of October 17, which is unchanged from yesterday.
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