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Mortgage rates dropped sharply this week, creating a new wave of opportunity for homebuyers. Conventional loan rates are nearing 6.5%, and for the first time since October 2024, FHA and VA loans have dipped below 6%. That kind of movement isn’t just about numbers. It signals new possibilities for affordability and timing.
The drop was driven by global uncertainty following the announcement of new Trump tariffs. As global stock markets reacted, investors moved money into safer assets like U.S. Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities. That shift brought mortgage rates down.
But this opportunity may not last. If the markets stabilize or the tariff situation is resolved quickly, rates could rise again just as fast. In October, rates dipped. Many buyers waited. By January, rates were back above 7%. That hesitation cost some thousands in monthly payments and home price gains.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy, this might be it. Lower rates mean more negotiating power and a lower monthly payment. But once more buyers jump in, competition will rise, and prices will likely follow.
Act now before the crowd catches on. Talk to a lender and explore your options.
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