Mortgage Rates Decline Again as Fed Rate Cut Anticipation Grows
Thursday, 29 August 2024, 11:10
Overview of Recent Mortgage Rate Trends
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.35% Thursday, down from 6.46% a week ago, according to Freddie Mac, a government-sponsored home-loan agency.
Current Rates
- 30-Year Fixed Mortgage: 6.35%
- 15-Year Fixed Mortgage: 5.88%
Impact of Federal Decisions
The anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut is influencing current mortgage rates as buyers await clearer directions from Chairman Powell at the upcoming conference.
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