August 6, 2025

Housing market

Mortgage

Mortgage rates today hold steady as housing market stalls

As of Tuesday, mortgage rates today are holding steady — but homebuyers are stepping back, and sellers are responding by pulling listings amid mounting affordability pressures. Current mortgage rates (August 5, 2025) Zillow Home Loans reports the following average mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed: 6.375% (APR: 6.566%) 15-year fixed: 5.500% (APR: 5.795%) 20-year fixed: 6.125%

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Mortgage rates hold steady amid affordability squeeze

Mortgage rates today are continuing to hover near recent highs, presenting ongoing challenges for buyers and sellers navigating the tight U.S. housing market. As of August 4, 2025, Zillow data shows that 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages remain well above pandemic-era lows—further intensifying the affordability crisis that has defined much of 2024 and 2025. Current

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What’s next for the housing market?

Mortgage rates edged down again this week, offering potential buyers a sliver of relief as the U.S. housing market continues to cool under the weight of high prices and economic uncertainty. This week’s mortgage rates: A closer look As of August 3, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.5%, while the 15-year

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Fed Won’t Budge on Interest Rate Cut Despite Trump’s Demand for Mortgage Relief

In a split decision, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its key policy rate unchanged yet again, hours after President Donald Trump called on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates and boost the housing market. As was widely expected, Fed policymakers left the central bank’s overnight rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to

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30-year fixed holds as buyers eye stable housing markets

Mortgage rates remain steady as of July 30, 2025, with the average 30-year fixed loan at 6.625%, according to Zillow Home Loans. While the national housing market is cooling in some regions, areas like Nashua and Manchester, New Hampshire, continue to attract competitive bidding and rising prices. Today’s mortgage rates snapshot Loan Type Interest Rate

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30-year fixed holds at 6.625%

Mortgage rates remain largely unchanged heading into the final weekend of July, with the 30-year fixed staying at 6.625% and the 15-year at 5.75%. As market watchers look toward the next Fed meeting, homebuyers face persistent affordability challenges despite some rate stability. Today’s mortgage rates – July 25, 2025 Zillow Home Loans reports the following

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30-year fixed at 6.625% as ARM rates rise

Mortgage rates continue to hover near recent highs as of July 24 with 30-year fixed loans at 6.625% and adjustable-rate mortgages trending upward. Buyers and homeowners looking to refinance are facing a tight lending environment, despite modest increases in loan applications. Current average mortgage rates According to Zillow Home Loans, today’s mortgage rates by loan

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Mortgage rates today: 30-year fixed at 6.625%

As of today mortgage rates remain relatively steady, with slight variation across loan types. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is considering a new housing-related tax cut that could impact sellers if it moves forward. Current mortgage rates (July 23, 2025) According to Zillow Home Loans, here’s where today’s mortgage rates stand: 30-Year Fixed: 6.625% (APR: 6.771%)

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30-year fixed holds at 6.625% on July 21

Mortgage rates remained mostly steady on Monday, with the average 30-year fixed rate holding at 6.625%, according to Zillow. The 15-year fixed rate sits at 5.75%, continuing to offer a lower interest option for buyers who can manage higher monthly payments. This rate stability comes at a pivotal moment, as investors and analysts prepare for

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Mortgage rates today hold at 6.625% as builders slash prices

As of Friday, mortgage rates remain steady, with 30-year fixed loans averaging 6.625% and 15-year fixed loans at 5.75%, according to Zillow Home Loans. With affordability concerns rising and homebuilder sentiment still low, today’s mortgage rates reflect ongoing pressure from elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty. Despite marginal rate fluctuations, consumers continue to face challenges

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