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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 1 MIN

Mortgage Rates Dip: A Breather for Home Buyers

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Mortgage rates in the U.S. have seen a significant drop for the third consecutive week, now sitting at 6.23% for the thirty-year fixed loan. This is the lowest since March, and a stark contrast to last years 6.81%. The fifteen-year fixed rate has also decreased, now at 5.58%. These drops align with softer yields on ten-year Treasury bonds. The housing market has been struggling since rates surged in 2022, with sales of existing homes at a thirty-year low. Experts suggest that steady energy prices and cooling inflation are needed for the market to recover. Mortgage rates continue to play a crucial role in the housing markets performance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf29ac6509a7e1f1

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Mortgage rates in the U.S. have seen a significant drop for the third consecutive week, now sitting at 6.23% for the thirty-year fixed loan. This is the lowest since March, and a stark contrast to last years 6.81%. The fifteen-year fixed rate...

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