
Economy & Politics
U.S. Mortgage Rates Ease to 7.41%, but Applications Fall for Seventh Week
The average contract interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States fell by 9 basis points to 7.41% in the week ended

The average contract interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States fell by 9 basis points to 7.41% in the week ended

The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States rose to its highest level in a year, while mortgage applications declined

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States climbed to its highest level since August 2025 last week, adding further pressure