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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 reversed course this week, giving buyers a break

Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week after two consecutive increases — the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30%, down from 6.34% last week, marking one of the lowest levels in about a year. Read More

Homebuyers are waiting for 6% mortgage rates — When could it actually happen?

If you’ve been monitoring mortgage rates, things have been looking pretty rosy lately. After starting 2025 just above 7%, rates have trended downward and, days before the September Federal Reserve ... Read More

A December Fed Cut Is in Play Again—But What Would It Really Mean for Mortgage Rates?

Markets are predicting a Fed rate cut in December, but its impact on mortgage rates is far from certain. Here’s what house hunters should know right now. Read More

As mortgage rates near 6%, this key figure could unlock a refinancing wave after the Fed meeting

The bond market could help unlock the stalled housing market after this week's Fed decision The locked up housing market could get an important signal from markets after the Federal Reserve's rate ... Read More

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for November 2025?

Mortgage interest rates have given homebuyers and homeowners some breathing room in recent weeks. After climbing to painful highs earlier this year, borrowing costs have started to ease as the Federal ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Below 6%? Don’t Hold Your Breath

MBA forecast says mortgage rates will stay above 6% despite Fed rate cuts and cooling inflation. Money; Getty Images If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to noticeably fall, don’t hold your breath. Read More

Mortgage Rates Today, October 22, 2025: 30-Year Rates Drop to 6.23%

Mortgage rates are down and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.23%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is ... Read More

When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down? The Answer's Not As Simple As You Think

Mortgage rates are expected to decline marginally throughout the rest of 2025, but 30-year fixed rates aren't likely to dip below 6% until the end of 2026. However, the mortgage rates forecast changes ... Read More

Mortgage rates aren’t expected to fall below 6% for next several years: economist

Mortgage rates could remain stuck above 6% for the next several years, according to newly released projections from the economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association. MBA Chief Economist Mike ... Read More

Mortgage Rates and Home Prices Are Changing. How to Get Ready.

Housing costs should stabilize in the coming years. It won’t be in the form of a big drop in mortgage rates or home prices that many would like, but the market will be more favorable for buyers than ... Read More