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February 17, 2026 • Ron Heaslet

The Lifeboat Moment: Why This Rate Drop Changes the Math for Homeowners

As of mid-February 2026, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.09% — lowest in over three years. Here's who should act, who should wait, and why your current lender probably won't call you.