Consumer News After The Election, Mortgage Rates Level Off

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

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

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

Mortgage Rates Little-Changed Despite Decent Inflation Data

This morning brought the release of the much-anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI). This is one of the two biggest inflation reports from the U.S. government, and the only government inflation report ... Read More

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025

Americans frustrated by high home borrowing rates may have gotten some welcome news this week. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.19% for the week ending October 23, down from 6.27% ... Read More

Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in a year, opening 'an important window' for buyers

Mortgage rates have plunged to their lowest level in 12 months, giving home buyers some room to breathe. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% as of Oct. 23, according to a weekly report from ... 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

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

Mortgage rates tick down following Fed's cut

Mortgage rates declined for the fourth consecutive week on the back of the Federal Reserve's second rate cut of the year. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.17%, just a 0.2-percentage-point ... Read More

What are the monthly payments on a $700,000 mortgage after the October Fed rate cut?

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. In other words, the mortgage rate trend is still moving in the right ... Read More

Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in a year, opening ‘an important window’ for buyers

Mortgage rates have plunged to their lowest level in 12 months, giving home buyers some room to breathe. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% as of Oct. 23, according to a weekly report from ... Read More