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Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 17, 2025: It's a good weekend to lock in your rate

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Today 's 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen by eight basis points to 6.77% and the 15-year rate has dropped by 10 basis points.

Today 's mortgage refinance rates are often higher than rates when you buy a house.

Yahoo 's free mortgage calculator shows how today 's interest rates would affect your monthly mortgage payments.

Mortgage rates are down today , but they're mostly flat since this time last month .

Experts don't think rates will plummet in 2025 , so you might not want to base your decision on whether to buy on interest rates.

The best time to buy is typically whenever it makes sense for your stage of life.

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