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.

Thinking about taking out a mortgage loan? Current mortgage rates drop to 6.88% for 30-year terms, while 15-year terms fall to 6.13%.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been holding steady this month, and they might only drop a little bit next year.

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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

Thinking about taking out a mortgage loan? Current mortgage rates rise to 6.99% for 30-year terms, while 15-year terms increase to 6.25%.

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These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been elevated this month, and whether they fall soon depends on what the Fed does.

Mortgage rates have seemingly been poised to start dropping any day now, especially given that the Federal Reserve has begun making long-awaited interest rate cuts. However, despite these expectations and much to potential homebuyers' chagrin, mortgage rates are moving in the opposite direction.