Global EconomyEconomic Times•1 min read•10/22/2026 (2h ago)

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 7.32% in first pullback since late August
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US mortgage rates eased for the first time since late August, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 7.32% from 7.40% last week, Freddie Mac said. The decline offers some relief to homebuyers, but borrowing costs remain elevated, with higher rates continuing to weigh on US home sales and demand.

Key Takeaways

  • US mortgage rates eased for the first time since late August, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 7.32% from 7.40% last week, Freddie Mac said.
  • The decline offers some relief to homebuyers, but borrowing costs remain elevated, with higher rates continuing to weigh on US home sales and demand.
  • Full details and original dispatch available below.

US mortgage rates eased for the first time since late August, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 7.32% from 7.40% last week, Freddie Mac said. The decline offers some relief to homebuyers, but borrowing costs remain elevated, with higher rates continuing to weigh on US home sales and demand.

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