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• U.S. Mortgage Rates Stabilize Near 6% Threshold as Borrowers Weigh Spring Housing Market Entry Amid Volatile 2026 Climate

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Mortgages

  Mortgage interest rates for 30-year fixed loans have settled at an average of 5.99% as of April 20, 2026, marking a notable improvement from the 6.37% peaks seen in late March. Whi...

• Zillow Revises 2026 Housing Outlook as Mortgage Rate Volatility Threatens Recovery

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Market Trends

  Real estate giant Zillow has adjusted its 2026 projections, warning that persistent mortgage rates in the mid-6% range and inflationary pressures could dampen the spring homebuying...

• U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6 Percent Threshold for First Time Since Late 2022

  Published: Feb 27, 2026

  Section: Business & Economy

  The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to 5.98 percent, according to Freddie Mac, marking a three-year low. While the decline offers relief for prospecti...

• Mortgage Rates Projected to Break 6 Percent Barrier by Late 2026 as Affordability Pressures Ease

  Published: Feb 18, 2026

  Section: Market Trends

  Leading financial institutions and housing agencies forecast that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will stabilize between 6.1% and 6.3% throughout 2026, with some analysts predicting a...