Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall, Dropping to a 6-Week Low
While mortgage rates plunged in September to a two-year low, they roared back in October and ultimately climbed to a four-month high of 6.93% in November. Though today's average is lower, it's still more than 70 basis points above the Sept. 17 low point of 5.89%.
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? Here’s what experts say.
MarketWatch spoke to several economists about their 2025 forecasts. The consensus was that they expect the rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage to drop to a 6.2% level by the end of 2025, but to not go below that.
Will mortgage rates fall in December? Here's what experts predict
"While we may see mortgage rates drop modestly in December, anyone expecting a significant change for the better may be disappointed," says Darren Tooley, senior loan officer at Cornerstone Financial Services. Change likely isn't on the horizon for a few reasons, according to Tooley.
Small drop in mortgage rates a good sign for December
Housing professionals wanting an early Christmas gift might receive it in the next two weeks if key economic data move in the right direction.
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US Mortgage Rates Decline to 6.69%, Lowest Since Mid-October
US mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level since mid-October and spurred a financing flurry for home purchases during the week that included the Thanksgiving holiday.
Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to lowest level in over a month
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