30-Year Fixed Rate Falls To 5.75%, Mortgage Refinances Surge
Refinance Activity Recalibrates as Rate Volatility Persists Mortgage refinancing has shifted into a selective, opportunity-driven phase as interest-rate volatility and tighter lender underwriting shape borrower decisions. After a period of rapid activity when rates fell, many homeowners are now evaluating refi moves more cautiously — prioritizing clear financial benefits, flexibility, and certainty around closing costs…