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Homebuyers Rush to Lock in Rates Before Fed Meeting

3/18/2026

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  • The Federal Reserve's meeting to discuss interest rates prompts homebuyers and homeowners to lock in mortgage rates now.
  • The average 30-year mortgage rate is 6.12%, and the 15-year rate is 5.62%.
  • Refinancing may benefit only a small number of homeowners, although options remain viable despite being imperfect.
  • Rates could rise soon, so acting now could prevent higher costs later.