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U.S. mortgage rates edged up to 6.1% for the 30-year fixed, near three-year lows, but remain high compared to pre-2022 levels.
The average United States.
According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased for the second week in a row to 6.1%, remaining near its lowest level in more than three years.
The 15-year fixed rate also rose to 5.49%.
Both rates are significantly lower than a year ago, thanks to recent Federal Reserve policy changes and economic factors such as inflation expectations and geopolitical tensions.
Despite the increase, borrowing costs remain low compared to recent highs, though mortgage applications fell 8.5% overall, with refinancing down 16%.
Home sales increased modestly in December, but affordability remains constrained due to high prices and limited inventory.
Economists expect rates to remain above 6% in 2026, limiting overall market recovery until rates fall further and housing supply improves.
Las tasas hipotecarias estadounidenses subieron al 6,1% para los 30 años fijos, cerca de los mínimos de tres años, pero siguen siendo altas en comparación con los niveles previos a 2022.