Consumer News Mortgage Rates Remain Steady As Buyer Conditions Improve

Here’s exactly what 7 financial pros think mortgage rates will do in December — and early 2026

Homebuyers have seen some recent mortgage rate relief. Indeed, the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 6.23% as of November 26 — which was down from the week prior, and down from 6.81% a year prior. (You ... Read More

Will steady mortgage rates and another Fed cut boost home sales?

Mortgage rates averaged 6.37% this week, with Federal Reserve officials hinting at a possible December rate cut. Read More

Mortgage rates today: 30-year holds at 6.16%, near year’s lows — will steady borrowing costs spark a late-year rush to refinance?

Mortgage rates today, Nov 12, 2025, are steady near 2025 lows. The 30-year fixed rate averages 6.16%, and the 15-year sits at 5.61%. With the Fed eyeing more cuts in 2026, experts say now may be a key ... Read More

3 mortgage interest rate scenarios to know for 2026, according to experts

Some mortgage rate scenarios are more likely to occur than others next year. Here's what borrowers can do in each. Read More

U.S. Housing Market Recovery to Remain Fragile in 2026

The U.S. housing market is poised to improve only gradually next year as mortgage rates edge lower, incomes rise and more inventory comes to market, according to Realtor.com's newly released 2026 ... Read More

Everything to know about mortgage interest rates before the October Fed meeting

Mortgage interest rates change daily based on market conditions. And, lately, there seem to be a lot of market conditions to keep an eye on. With news surrounding the government shutdown, unemployment ... Read More

Mortgage rates aren’t budging during the shutdown. How long will it last?

Mortgage rates have remained stable despite the ongoing government shutdown. With no immediate impact on rates, the housing market sees renewed interest from buyers. However, uncertainty looms as ... Read More

Mortgage rates fell again this week

Mortgage rates have declined for the second straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.27% (down from 6.30%) and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 5.52% (down from 5.53%), ... Read More

Mortgage rates dipped slightly again this week

Mortgage rates fell for the fourth straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.17% and the 15-year at 5.41%, their lowest levels in over a year, according to Freddie Mac. The ... Read More

Realtor.com®: Down Payments Steady as Average FICO Scores Remain At 10-Year High

Continued high prices and mortgage rates in the third quarter of 2025 kept many homebuyers on the sidelines, while higher-income buyers continued to drive upper-tier sales Historically, down payments ... Read More