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.
Mortgage rates are nearing a 2025 low, with borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages also easing this week.
Author's summary: Mortgage rates decline to 6.27% for 30-year loans.