Andrew Dehan
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 3
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- Aug 24, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Mortgage rate history: 1972 to 2026 (opens the original)
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As of August 24, 2026, the average rate for a 30-year, fixed loan was 6.71% — up from the beginning of the year, and higher than the 2025 average of 6.66%. Over the past four decades, the 30-year fixed rate ranged from a 2021 low of 2.65% to a 1981 high above 18%. The average 30-year fixed rate bottomed in 2021 at just under 3%. 87% of all borrowers in 2025 paid more than the most competitive rate available to them, according to Bankrate's Hidden Homeownership Tax research — meaning rate history
Mortgage rate history: 1972 to 2026 (opens the original)
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As of August 24, 2026, the average rate for a 30-year, fixed loan was 6.71% — up from the beginning of the year, and higher than the 2025 average of 6.66%. Over the past four decades, the 30-year fixed rate ranged from a 2021 low of 2.65% to a 1981 high above 18%. The average 30-year fixed rate bottomed in 2021 at just under 3%. 87% of all borrowers in 2025 paid more than the most competitive rate available to them, according to Bankrate's Hidden Homeownership Tax research — meaning rate history
Refinancing a mortgage: What it means and how it works (opens the original)
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Refinancing your mortgage means replacing your home's current mortgage loan with a new one. Homeowners typically refinance their mortgage to lower their interest rate, but there are other reasons to consider it. Refinancing requires paying closing costs and, in many cases, extending the life of your loan, so it's important to determine whether refinancing is the right option for you. Refinancing replaces your current mortgage with a new one, ideally at a lower rate or better terms. "You generall
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