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Mortgage Rates Hit a
3.5-Year Low This Year
If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall,
you should know it’s already happening. And this year, they crossed an
important milestone. They’re the lowest they’ve been in 3.5 years.
Here’s why that’s such a big deal.
How Lower Rates Help You
A mortgage rate doesn’t just affect the interest you end up paying on your home loan. It shapes
your entire buying experience.
When rates were up around 7% just over a year ago, a lot of buyers felt priced out. Payments
were higher. Budgets felt tighter. Affordability was a bigger challenge. That’s especially true for
first-time homebuyers, who felt the biggest pinch.
But according to industry experts, that’s starting to change now that rates are slowly inching
down. Let’s break down why. At a rate around 6% or below, you’ll see:
Lower monthly payments. Redfin shows mortgage payments on a median-priced home
are now roughly $300 lower than they were last Spring
More buying power, thanks to the extra breathing room in your budget
Sources: Redfin
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