Mortgage rates lowest in more than three years; is that a game changer for home buyers?

Lower mortgage rates could feed supply for buyers if they encourage potential sellers who have been locked into lower rates to list their homes. Freddie Mac reported this past week that the

US mortgage rate dips below 6% but economists don't expect a housing boom

By Lucia Mutikani and Saeed Azhar WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 6% this week for the first time in 3-1/2 years, but the decline is likely temporary and on its own insufficient to significantly boost housing demand unless supply increases,

U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for First Time in Years

The evidence is patchy on whether lower rates have meaningfully spurred more activity, as the Trump administration floats measures it says will make housing more affordable.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: February 27, 2026?

Hoping to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know first.