What moves mortgage rates from day to day, explained without forecasts
Weekly rate surveys explained
Forecast-free answer
Weekly surveys report averages gathered from lenders for a sample borrower profile. They show direction over time but not what you will be offered, because your credit, down payment, loan type and points all change pricing. Use them as background, not as a quote.
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Read them for
- Direction of change.
- Context for news headlines.
Market questions
Will I get the rate in a weekly survey?
Not necessarily; your details change pricing.
Why are survey rates different from quotes?
Surveys use a sample profile and averages.