Mortgage Rates Today, August 15, 2025: Retail Sales Figures Out This Morning
Today's retail sales data are an important indicator of the health of the economy.
August 15, 2025 3 min read
Today's retail sales data are an important indicator of the health of the economy.
Surge in refinancing: Borrowers are rushing to refinance their homes, with 23% more applications this week than last, as mortgage rates continue to drop.
Refinances surged this week as borrowers took advantage of falling mortgage rates following last week's grim jobs report.
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As expected, the Fed cut its key interest rate by 0.25%. But mortgage rates might rise due to new Fed guidance for 2025.
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Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster of late. What might 2025 bring for rates?
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Many homeowners who purchased since September 2022 might save money with a refinance, thanks to falling mortgage rates.
Falling mortgage rates have equated to an estimated $300-per-month drop in the mortgage payment on a $350,000 home.
Mortgage rates have steadied since last week's roller coaster. But another important report is about to be published that could again take rates for a ride.
Two highly significant events this week have the potential to set mortgage rates moving up or down for months to come.
First-time home buyers are biding their time, put off by high mortgage rates. But is that a mistake they'll later regret?
Two expert forecasts this week provide hope that mortgage rates could fall later this year and through 2026.
Requesting seller concessions to pay for a rate buydown can lead to greater monthly and lifetime savings than requesting a lower purchase price.
Nearly every major agency is predicting rates in the 6s or higher for 2025. But could rates drop into the 5s? There's a solid case for that argument.
