Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Low, Sparking Refinance Rush

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The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate has fallen to its lowest in nearly 10 months at 6.58%, providing some relief for homebuyers and boosting refinancing activity, although high home prices and inflation concerns continue to challenge affordability and market growth.
- Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate drops to lowest level since October PBS
- Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025 Fox Business
- Average rate on a 30-year mortgage drops to lowest level since October AP News
- Current mortgage rates report for Aug. 14, 2025: Rates hold steady Fortune
- Homeowners rush to refinance as mortgage-rate plunge opens ‘window of opportunity’ MarketWatch
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