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Mortgage Rates Show Mixed Trends Amid Economic Uncertainty

While 30-year mortgage rates fall below 7%, rising insurance costs and market volatility challenge homebuyers.

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In an aerial view, homes sit on lots in a neighborhood on January 26, 2023 in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
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A housing development in Cranberry Township, Pa., is shown on March 29, 2024. The nation's housing market sales slump is dragging on into its third straight year, as evidenced by another weak spring home buying season. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Overview

  • The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage decreased to 6.88%, its lowest in two weeks.
  • Florida's housing market faces unique challenges with high insurance premiums and increased inventory not lowering prices.
  • Rates for 15-year mortgages also fell, while jumbo and adjustable-rate mortgages saw varied changes.
  • Economic factors such as Federal Reserve policies and inflation continue to influence mortgage rate fluctuations.
  • Despite increased inventory in some states, affordability remains a significant issue for many potential homebuyers.