Mortgage rates are finally falling – albeit slowly

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BREAKING — Mortgage Professional America reports that borrowers have begun to see modest relief as mortgage rates edge downward, though the retreat has been gradual and rates continue to hover above 7 percent. The movement offers a slight opening for those who had been priced out of the market during the sustained run-up, yet the pace of decline means the window remains narrow for buyers and refinancers waiting for more favorable conditions.

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