Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly to 7.71%: What Homebuyers and Investors Need to Know in 2025
Mortgage rates have seen a slight drop as of October 14, 2025, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now averaging 7.71%, down from 7.74% the previous day. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also dipped slightly to 6.98%. Despite these minor decreases, rates remain historically high, impacting affordability for buyers and reshaping the housing market landscape. Homeowners…