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August 15, 2025

30-year mortgage rates drop to 10-month low

By ALEX VEIGA
APBusiness Writer

MCLEAN, Va. — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly 10 months, giving prospective homebuyers a sorely needed boost in purchasing power that could help inject life into a stagnant housing market.

The long-term rate fell to 6.58% from 6.63% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.49%.


 
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