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Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly, Homebuyers Still Stuck

2/11/2026

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Mortgage Rates Update

Average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.083%, down from yesterday yet up from a week ago.
Jumbo loans average 6.214% and FHA loans 5.941%, varying by loan type.
Despite hopes for lower rates after Federal Reserve cuts, rates stay high and homeowners remain locked into pandemic-era lows.
Homebuyers should compare offers from multiple lenders to secure the best rates, with refinancing options such as rate-and-term and cash-out.

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Homebuyers Consider ARMs

Adjustable-rate mortgages are gaining attention as a viable option for certain homebuyers.
They may suit short-term buyers, real estate investors, and those facing high interest rates.
ARMs start with a fixed rate for an initial period and then adjust based on benchmarks such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR).
Structures include 5/1 and 10/6 ARMs.
Homeowners may refinance from an ARM to a fixed-rate mortgage if their plans change.

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Mortgage Rates Update

Average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.083%, down from yesterday yet up from a week ago.
Jumbo loans average 6.214% and FHA loans 5.941%, varying by loan type.
Despite hopes for lower rates after Federal Reserve cuts, rates stay high and homeowners remain locked into pandemic-era lows.
Homebuyers should compare offers from multiple lenders to secure the best rates, with refinancing options such as rate-and-term and cash-out.

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