Mortgage Rates Hold Steady as Federal Reserve Rate Cut Looms
Current average mortgage rates show little variation ahead of anticipated Federal Reserve decision on interest rate cuts next week.
- The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.39%, slightly down from last week's 6.46%.
- 15-year fixed mortgage rates have decreased to 5.74%, from 5.94% last week.
- Investors expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 0.25 percentage points during its mid-September meeting.
- Economic indicators like inflation and employment trends are influencing mortgage rate fluctuations.
- Prospective homeowners should compare rates from multiple lenders to find the best deal.