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News in English (USA) / 22.04.2026 / 17:00

Mortgage Rates Fall to Four-Week Low, Boosting Homebuying Activity

Recent reports indicate a significant drop in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed rate settling at a four-week low of 6.30%. This decline has revitalized the housing market, as US home-purchase applications surged by 7.9%, marking the highest increase since late February. Experts have noted that the easing of rates has led to a rebound in mortgage application activity, with refinancing applications also holding strong at 44.2% of total applications. As homebuyers respond to these favorable conditions, industry analysts are left pondering the stability of the current rates amidst fluctuating market dynamics.
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