Mortgage and Refinance Rates Climb on April 28 Data

April 28, 2025, 4:20 am

Recent updates indicate a moderate rise in both conventional mortgage and refinance rates as financial benchmarks tick upward. The latest figures from April 28, 2025, suggest that tightening market conditions may increase borrowing costs, signaling caution for homeowners and prospective refinancers alike.

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