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flag Mortgage rates dropped slightly in October 2025 after the Fed’s first rate cut, but remain high.

flag As of October 6, 2025, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.47%, down from earlier highs due to the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in September, though still well above pandemic-era lows. flag Rates for 5-year and 7-year ARMs are 7.05% and 7.27%, respectively, with adjustments capped to limit risk. flag Refinancing may benefit borrowers who can lower rates by at least a full percentage point, access equity, or switch loan types, but costs and credit requirements apply. flag Rates vary based on loan type and individual financial factors like credit score and debt-to-income ratio.

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