How to get the lowest mortgage rate possible

The average 30-year mortgage rate has finally ticked down after three consecutive weeks of increases, according to Freddie Mac. Annual rates have also fallen, which means you still have the opportunity to lock in a better rate than you would have a year ago. So, how can you get the lowest mortgage rate possible in today’s housing market? Which lenders offer the lowest mortgage rates? Analysis by Yahoo Finance of nearly 5,000 mortgage lenders reporting 2024 loan information under the Home Mortgage Discl ...