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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
J.R. Duren

Here’s how much you could save if mortgage rates drop under 6 percent

Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest point in more than a year, with the latest report from the Primary Mortgage Market Survey showing the average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.15 percent.

A buyer in the market for a new home could save a considerable amount of money on their monthly mortgage payment, compared to what they would’ve paid in January 2025, when rates rose past 7 percent.

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