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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.64% for the second drop in 2 weeks
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Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage dips to 6.64% for the second drop in 2 weeks

Last updated: April 4, 2025 3:47 pm
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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. has dipped slightly for the second consecutive week, providing a small but encouraging sign for potential homebuyers during the busy spring homebuying season. According to data from mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, the rate decreased to 6.64% from 6.65% the previous week, marking a notable drop from the 6.82% average rate recorded a year ago.

This downward trend in mortgage rates has been ongoing since peaking at just over 7% in mid-January. When mortgage rates decrease, it enhances the purchasing power of homebuyers, making homeownership more attainable for many individuals. In addition to the decrease in 30-year mortgage rates, borrowing costs for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, commonly chosen by homeowners looking to refinance their existing loans, also saw a decline this week. The average rate for 15-year mortgages fell to 5.82% from 5.89% the previous week and 6.06% a year ago.

Various factors influence mortgage rates, such as bond market expectations for future inflation, global demand for U.S. Treasuries, and decisions made by the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates. The overall decline in 30-year mortgage rates this year aligns loosely with movements in the 10-year Treasury yield, which serves as a benchmark for lenders in pricing home loans.

The 10-year Treasury yield, which hovered around 4.8% in mid-January, has gradually decreased since then due to indications of a slowing economy and concerns about the impact of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on global economic growth and inflation. As of Thursday, the yield stood at 4.06%, following a significant sell-off on Wall Street triggered by the administration’s latest round of tariffs. This development has raised expectations among bond investors that the Federal Reserve may need to lower its main interest rate if economic conditions deteriorate.

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Joel Berner, a senior economist at Realtor.com, anticipates that the continued decline in the 10-year Treasury yield will lead to further reductions in mortgage rates in the coming months, potentially benefiting the housing market for the remainder of the year. While housing economists had initially projected the average 30-year mortgage rate to remain around 6.5% throughout the year, the recent rate decreases could encourage more homebuyers to enter the market.

Lower mortgage rates have the potential to stimulate home sales by making homeownership more affordable. However, uncertainties surrounding job security and stock market volatility during economic downturns may deter some Americans from making significant financial commitments, such as purchasing a home.

Despite the recent improvements in mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market has been experiencing a slowdown in sales since 2022, coinciding with the gradual increase in mortgage rates from the historic lows seen during the pandemic. Last year, sales of pre-owned homes in the U.S. reached their lowest levels in nearly three decades, highlighting the challenges faced by the housing market amidst shifting economic conditions.

As we move forward, it remains to be seen whether the relief provided by lower mortgage rates will prompt more buyers to enter the market in 2025 or if broader economic factors will dampen the pace of housing activity. The evolving landscape of mortgage rates and economic indicators will continue to shape the dynamics of the housing market in the months ahead.

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