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.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Sink to 5-Week Low
Rates for 30-year new purchase mortgages fell Friday, lowering the flagship average to it cheapest level since mid-October. Rates on other loan types showed mixed movement.
Small drop in mortgage rates a good sign for December
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What will mortgage interest rates be in 2025? Experts weigh in
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.
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Consider these options if you’re trying to determine how to remove one spouse from the mortgage after a divorce.