Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year

Mortgage interest rates have been moving down slightly in recent weeks, with the average 30-year rate falling to 6.65%, though rates remain higher than they were a year ago. The rate changes are tracked by Freddie Mac, a major mortgage buyer.

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· The Dominion Post, Philadelphia Inquirer
The Dominion PostLean Left· 39d ago

Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 40d ago

Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 40d ago· ran in 2 outlets

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.65% this week, Freddie Mac says, its second straight decline

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Anchorage Daily News, WTOP Washington DC
Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 40d ago

Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 40d ago

Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 40d ago

Today’s Mortgage Rates Retreat to Weekly Lows: Aug. 20, 2026

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 40d ago· ran in 2 outlets

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.65% this week, Freddie Mac says, its second straight decline

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 41d ago

Today’s Mortgage Rates Tick Up to 6.83%: Aug. 19, 2026

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FOX BusinessLean Right· 40d ago

Mortgage rates fall for second consecutive week

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