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Mortgage Rates Could Be About to Fall—Here’s Why

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been stockpiling billions in mortgages, a move that could lower borrowing costs for Americans. Read More

Lower Mortgage Rates Are a Gift for Holiday Homebuyers

Christmas came early for holiday homebuyers in the form of falling mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed rate about a half-point lower now than it was this time last year. Read More

What can we expect to happen to mortgage rates in the New Year?

There's good and bad news for home shoppers hoping for lower mortgage rates in 2026 — they're likely to fall more in the new year but shouldn't drop much below 6.0%, if they reach that. But the ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Today, Monday, December 22: A Little Lower

The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is six basis points lower than yesterday and 17 basis points ... Read More

Why mortgage rates could drop before the December Fed meeting

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. With the Federal Reserve set to meet for the final time of 2025 on ... Read More

Will mortgage interest rates drop this December? Everything to consider now

December 10, 2025. That's the date when the final Federal Reserve meeting will conclude its final 2025 meeting and, with it, a now widely anticipated reduction to the federal funds rate. A rate drop ... Read More

Mortgage Rates After the Fed Meeting: Here's What Day 1 Shows

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates a quarter point this week, but mortgage rates often move on their own. Here’s how they’ve reacted in the early aftermath. Read More

Weekly Mortgage Rates Stable But Could Dip Lower

Mortgage interest rates were flat this week, but new data on the economy's health could encourage rates to go down.The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage held steady at ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Drop Ahead of Fed Meeting

Heading into this week's Federal Reserve meeting, mortgage rates declined to the lowest levels of 2025. Here's what that might mean for 2026 and beyond. Read More

Here's Why Rocket Mortgage Is a Buy Before the End of 2025

The housing market has faced challenges due to elevated interest rates, which have weighed on Rocket Mortgage's business. The company made some major acquisitions this year, including Redfin and Mr. Read More