Today's Mortgage Refinance Rates on Jul. 17, 2025
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Key Takeaways Mortgage rates have been elevated for the better part of three years, and many are anxious to see them move lower.While a modest drop in mortgage rates will help improve market conditions,
July 18 mortgage rates hold steady at 6.625% as builders offer discounts and incentives to attract hesitant buyers.
With the Federal Reserve's July meeting on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers and homeowners are wondering what it could mean for mortgage rates. After years of relatively high borrowing costs, even the slightest dip could open doors for those hoping to buy or refinance. But the path forward is far from clear.
As the housing market continues to evolve in the shadow of persistent inflation and shifting buyer behavior, this week’s economic data provides important clues for both policymakers and home shoppers.
While any rate watcher's bingo card should always have a few squares devoted to "unchanged, flat, etc.," this week's had at least as many squares reserved for a big reaction to inflation data. Specifically,
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