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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.
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