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Mortgage Rates in US Decrease to Lowest Point Since February

  • Expectations of a Fed cut has helped market, economist says
  • Affordability challenges have weighed on buyers recently

Homes in Seattle, Washington.

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Mortgage rates in the US fell to the lowest in six months, helping to ease the housing affordability crunch.

The average for a 30-year, fixed loan was 6.73%, down from 6.78% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday.