Mortgage rates drop below 6% for the first time in 3 years as Trump administration starts purchasing mortgage bonds
The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to a near two-year low following Trump’s announcement about mortgage bonds.
Last updated: 2026-01-10 05:55:09 ET
The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to a near two-year low following Trump’s announcement about mortgage bonds.
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