Mortgage Rates Drop to 1-Month Low, Offering Buyers Relief Ahead of Midterm Elections

Real Estate News · October 29, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Snejana Farberov · 3 min read at the source

Green arrows descending down over homes in Colorado in the fall

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans dropped to 7.24% for the week ending Oct. 29, down from 7.32% the prior week.

Reported by Snejana Farberov for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 29, 2026.

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Topics: Trends, Data Journalism, Economic Indicators, Economy, Federal Reserve, Freddie Mac, Mortgage Rates, Push Notification

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