Core Insights - The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut may influence mortgage rates, but it does not guarantee immediate reductions in mortgage rates for borrowers [2][3] - Mortgage lenders are adjusting their rates in response to the Fed's actions, with some lenders like Rocket Mortgage lowering their rates following the Fed's cut [3] - The best mortgage rates this week are offered by PenFed Credit Union, Chase Home Lending, and U.S. Bank, as per a survey conducted by Yahoo Finance [1][4] Mortgage Rate Shopping - Shopping around is essential for borrowers to secure the lowest mortgage rates, as highlighted by research from Realtor.com [7] - The annual percentage rate (APR) is the most critical figure for borrowers, as it encompasses both the interest rate and lender fees, providing a clearer picture of borrowing costs [8] - Borrowers should request quotes from multiple lenders without discount points to facilitate accurate comparisons of rates and fees [12] Discount Points - Discount points are upfront fees that borrowers can pay to lower their interest rates, with one point typically costing 1% of the loan amount and reducing the rate by about 0.25% [10] - Some lenders, like Truist, offer negative points or lender credits, which can help cover closing costs instead of increasing the loan cost [11]

The top three mortgage lenders with the lowest mortgage rates remain the same this week, though with a slight change in ranking: Navy Federal Credit Union, Citi Mortgage, and PenFed Credit Union, according to a survey conducted by Yahoo Finance. Lenders were ranked by annual percentage rate (APR), which includes lender fees. The mortgage lenders with the best rates: December 8-14, 2025 Here are the 10 mortgage lenders with the best interest rates this week, as determined by our survey of the lowest mor ...

The top three mortgage lenders with the best rates remain unchanged from last week: Citi Mortgage, Navy Federal Credit Union, and PenFed Credit Union, according to a survey conducted by Yahoo Finance. Lenders were ranked by annual percentage rate (APR), which includes lender fees. The mortgage lenders with the best rates: December 1, 2025 Here are the results of our survey for the lowest mortgage rates on 30-year, fixed-rate conventional loans this week. The following numbers are each lender’s annual p ...