mortgage rates in 2026
Mortgage Rates: What the 12‑Basis‑Point Drop Means for You and How to Leverage It
In short, a 12-basis-point (0.12%) drop eases monthly payments and improves buying power, but the effect is modest amid still-high rates. The 30-year fixed mortgage slid 12 bp this week, nudging the national average to just above 6 percent, according to Norada Real Estate Investments. The move follows a