Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Levels Since October, Boosting Demand

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Mortgage rates have decreased, with the 30-year fixed rate dropping to 6.69% and the 15-year fixed rate to 5.96%, marking the lowest rates since October. The upcoming U.S. jobs report could influence future rate trends. Current national averages for various mortgage and refinance rates are provided, with 30-year fixed rates at 6.32% for purchases and 6.37% for refinances. Factors affecting mortgage rates include economic conditions and borrower credit profiles.
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