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U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for First Time in Years

Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 12:29 PM ET
Summary: Lower mortgage rates may not significantly boost housing activity as new measures are proposed for affordability.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Mortgage rates fall below 6%
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To make housing more affordable
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