Mortgage rates dip slightly for the first time in six weeks, but remain steeper than last year
A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pa., Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) 2026-08-13T16:00:34Z CHICAGO (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly for the first time in six weeks on Thursday, marking a glimpse of relief for prospective.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from AP says: A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pa., Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) 2026-08-13T16:00:34Z CHICAGO (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell slightly for the first time in six weeks on Thursday, marking a glimpse of relief for prospective.
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- Published: Aug 13, 2026, 4:23 PM UTC
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