These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates might not drop much this month, but they're expected to go down in 2025.

A drop in mortgage rates for the first time in two months has sparked a surge in home purchase applications, breathing new life into the stagnant housing market.

Most experts predict that mortgage rates will fall steadily in 2025, and forecasts from both the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and Fannie Mae back that up. "I expect mortgage rates to be on a slow grind downward in 2025, barring unexpected softness in the economy," Goodwin says.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates increased in recent months, and where they go next depends on the economy.

The current median interest rate is 6.88% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 6.13% for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage

After three days of ticking downward, 30-year mortgage rates inched up a bit Friday, wavering in a narrow range. Other loan types saw mixed rate movement.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are supposed to drop next year, but that hinges on inflation remaining low.

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Rates on new 30-year home loans held their ground at a slightly lower level Tuesday, after sinking dramatically Monday. Movement was mixed for other loan types.