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Mortgage rates have been slowly rising over the past five months, from just below 6% before the Middle East conflict began in late February to near 6.75% this week.
However, it's still possible to lock in a rate below the national average.
Borrowers need to shop diligently and deploy one or more of the following strategies to earn the lowest mortgage rate possible in the2026 housing market.
See the average mortgage rate in your state.
Analysis by Yahoo Finance of nearly 5,000 mortgage lenders reporting 20254 loan information under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act reveals the surprising truth: thelenders offering the absolute lowest mortgage rates.
In 20254, the largest national banks, credit unions, and homebuilders that finance their own construction offered the most favorable home loan rates to the widest variety of borrowers.
Since mortgage rates are constantly changing, and each lender's rate varies, securing the lowest mortgage rate requires some research.
The most important factors are credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and the down payment.
With that information, it's time to contact lenders.
With two or three lenders vying for the business,apply for preapprovalwith each and get a more exact mortgage rate estimate.
Read about the 6 tips for choosing the right mortgage lender.
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