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mortgage rate

British

noun

the level of interest charged by building societies and banks on house-purchase loans

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He had two clients lock in a 6.1% mortgage rate in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

She locked in a 5.99% mortgage rate right before the war started.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

But “even with the low mortgage rate, we did not see…any upward lift in March home-sales activity,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

January’s home price data offers a baseline before recent mortgage rate hikes, reflecting a period of optimism and lower rates.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Because Fan and Fred charge less to guarantee mortgages for borrowers with higher scores, using the most favorable credit report could also allow borrowers to obtain a lower mortgage rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

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