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Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly

December 18, 2025 by

December 18, 2025
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained within a narrow 10-basis point range over the last two months. With rates down half a percent over last year, purchase applications are 10% above the same time one year ago.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of December 18, 2025, down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.22%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.72%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.47%, down from last week when it averaged 5.54%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.92%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: St Paul Pioneer Press

Mortgage Rates Remain Near 2025 Lows

December 11, 2025 by Mighty Agent

December 11, 2025
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is well below the year-to-date average of 6.62%, providing some sense of balance to the housing market.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of December 11, 2025, up from last week when it averaged 6.19%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.60%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.54%, up from last week when it averaged 5.44%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.84%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: St Paul Pioneer Press

Mortgage Rates Move Down

December 4, 2025 by Mighty Agent

December 4, 2025
Mortgage rates decreased for the second straight week, emerging from the Thanksgiving holiday. Compared to this time last year, mortgage rates are half a percent lower, creating a more favorable environment for homebuyers and homeowners.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% as of December 4, 2025, down from last week when it averaged 6.23%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.69%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.44%, down from last week when it averaged 5.51%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.96%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: St Paul Pioneer Press

Mortgage Rates Decrease

November 26, 2025 by Mighty Agent

November 26, 2025
Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, mortgage rates decreased. With pending home sales at the highest level since last November, homebuyer activity continues to show resilience nearing year end.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.23% as of November 26, 2025, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.81%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.51%, down from last week when it averaged 5.54%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.10%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: St Paul Pioneer Press

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November 24, 2025 by Mighty Agent

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Mortgage Rates Show Little Movement

November 20, 2025 by Mighty Agent

November 20, 2025
Mortgage rates have been shifting within a narrow ten-basis point range over the last month. This rate stability is a positive sign for both buyers and sellers, as it helps provide greater certainty in the housing markets.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: St Paul Pioneer Press

Existing Home Sales

November 20, 2025 by Mighty Agent

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Mortgage Rates Broadly Flat

November 13, 2025 by Mighty Agent

November 13, 2025
Rates for the 30-year and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage essentially remained flat this week, but purchase activity increased, which is encouraging.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: St Paul Pioneer Press

Rates Remain Near 2025 Lows

November 6, 2025 by Mighty Agent

November 6, 2025
This week the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22%. On a median-priced home, this could allow a homebuyer to save thousands annually compared to earlier this year, showing that affordability is slowly improving.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: St Paul Pioneer Press

Mortgage Rates Continue to Trend Down

October 30, 2025 by Mighty Agent

October 30, 2025
Mortgage rates decreased for the fourth consecutive week. The last few months have brought lower rates and homebuyers are increasingly entering the market.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: St Paul Pioneer Press

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