
Jeff Ostrowski
Writer and Housing Market Analyst at Bankrate
Business Reporter at Commercial Observer
Writer and housing market analyst @Bankrate | Alum @pbpost, @UofIllinois | Officer @nareenews | Author of "How to Buy a Home in a Miserable Market" on Kindle.
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aol.com | Jeff Ostrowski
Mortgage rates inched down this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.94 percent, compared to 6.95 percent the previous week, according to Bankrate’s latest lender survey. Current mortgage ratesLoan typeCurrent4 weeks agoOne year ago52-week average52-week low30-year6.94%6.81%7.17%6.83%6.20%15-year6.11%5.94%6.56%6.07%5.40%30-year jumbo6.89%6.77%7.23%6.87%6.36%The 30-year fixed mortgages in this week’s survey had an average total of 0.35 discount and origination points.
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ktul.com | Jeff Ostrowski
Mortgage rates dip again, still near 7%
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ktxs.com | Jeff Ostrowski
Key takeawaysA mortgage banker represents a lending institution that helps homebuyers explore their mortgage options and, ideally, close on a home loan. Unlike a broker, a mortgage banker is tied to a specific lender (usually, the financial institution that employs them). To find a mortgage banker that’s right for you, set your home budget and shop around with multiple lenders.
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khqa.com | Jeff Ostrowski
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kimatv.com | Jeff Ostrowski
Mortgage rates dip again, still near 7%by Jeff OstrowskiWed, June 4th 2025 at 12:18 PMImage by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/BankrateShare
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Buyers are considering older, more affordable homes as a viable option. But buyers should keep their eyes wide open: Fixer-uppers can stretch your finances and fray your nerves. https://t.co/CXEJbCwZ3I

Announcing @Bankrate’s new Data Center, a trove of data about the economy and mortgage rates. This resource is designed to support academics and industry professionals. https://t.co/uxmeeFkhfC

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