Consumer News Mortgage Rates Went Up Again This Week

Will Mortgage Rates Go Down in 2026?

Homebuyers hoping for mortgage rates to come down significantly will likely be disappointed again next year, experts say. Read More

Fed rate cuts and mortgage interest rates: What buyers can expect in 2026, according to experts

"Mortgage interest rates went down before the Fed cut rates in September but went up after," says Ali Wolf, chief economist at NewHomeSource. "This is because the Fed is cutting the federal funds rate ... Read More

Mortgage rates retreated again this week

Mortgage rates continue to fall, with the 30-year fixed dropping to 6.19% and the 15-year fixed to 5.44%, creating a more favorable environment for buyers compared to last year. Affordability is ... Read More

Will Mortgage Rates Finally Fall in 2026? Here’s What the Latest Forecasts Show

If you're looking for a home to buy, mortgage rates are likely top of mind. Will they drop in 2026? Here's what six experts are forecasting. 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 Today: December 26, 2025 – Rates Stand Still

Currently, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.22%, compared to 6.2% a week ago, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For borrowers who want to pay off their home faster, ... Read More

Mortgage rates edged higher this week after two weeks of declines

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose slightly to 6.22% this week but remains below both the year-to-date average of 6.62% and the 6.60% rate seen a year ago. Freddie Mac economists say lower ... Read More

Falling Mortgage Rates Are a Boon for Home Sales — NAR

Mortgage rates stayed relatively unchanged again this week. In this case, no news is good news as rates remain at the lowest levels in over a year. In fact, 30-year mortgage rates have essentially ... Read More

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months ... Read More

Falling Mortgage Rates Are a Boon for Home Sales – NAR

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.47% this week, down from 6.49% one week ago, according to U.S. News data. Mortgage refinancing rates also ticked down slightly for 30- and 15-year loan ... Read More