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Mortgage and refinance rates today, February 16, 2025: Stable rates can be good for buyers

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Mortgage rates have held steady since last weekend .

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is down four basis points to 6.53% .

The 15-year mortgage rate has decreased by just one basis point to 5.87% .

Use the free Yahoo Finance mortgage calculator to see how various mortgage terms and interest rates will impact your monthly payments.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.53% right now, according to Zillow .

You might get an even better rate with an excellent credit score, sizable down payment, and low debt-to-income ratio.

Mortgage rates aren't expected to drop drastically in the near future.

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