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Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6%

Freddie Mac's survey shows the 30-year fixed mortgage rate steady at 6.11%, near a three-year low as the Federal Reserve pauses rate cuts.

  • Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate barely moved this week, staying near 6%.
  • Investor expectations and Fed policy shaped rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.21% midday Thursday, and Smith said yields respond to economic signals and Fed credibility.
  • Short-Term data show a modest rebound after a recent low three weeks ago, as the average 15-year fixed mortgage rose to 5.5% from 5.49% last week.
  • Higher borrowing costs are squeezing affordability and refinancing demand as home delistings surge while home sellers struggle to get their price and 15-year fixed mortgage rates tick up.
  • Said Sam Khater, 'For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years,' as policy credibility and the Kevin Warsh nomination may influence yields ahead of the spring home sales season.
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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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