Mortgage Rates Sink Again, and Homebuyers Jump Back In

CNBC, Apr 22 2026-Diana Olick
The average rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances decreased to 6.35% from 6.42%. Last year at this time, the 30-year fixed was 55 basis points higher.

Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home rose 10% for the week, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported.
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