Mortgage Refinance Rates on Jul. 17, 2025
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Renewed concerns over tariffs and the broader economy drove treasury yields higher last week, and mortgage rates followed. As a result, total mortgage application volume dropped 10% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.
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The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.72% for the week ending July 10, up from 6.67% last week.
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Mortgages with 10-year terms typically offer some of the lowest interest rates available to homeowners. Loans with longer terms—such as 15- and 30-year mortgages—generally have higher rates.
Mortgage applications dropped 10.0% amid rising interest rates and post-holiday adjustments. Refinance activity declined 7%, while purchase app