Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year.

What are today's mortgage interest rates: December 18, 2025?

Looking to buy a home or refinance an existing property? Here are the mortgage interest rates you need to know now.

What can we expect to happen to mortgage rates in the New Year?

There's good and bad news for home shoppers hoping for lower mortgage rates in 2026 — they're likely to fall more in the new year but shouldn't drop much below 6.0%, if they reach that. But the ...

These 10 markets may see the biggest homebuying surge as mortgage rates fall

NAR identifies 2026's hottest housing markets using job growth, inventory, and rate data. Minneapolis, Jacksonville and ...

What to consider about mortgage rate locks now, according to experts

Locking in one of today's lower mortgage rates may make sense, experts say, but there are some items to know first.

Mortgage Rates Stable After Fed Rate Cut

The December Federal Reserve meeting may lead to lower mortgage rates, but it's not directly caused by the 25 basis point ...

US existing home sales edge up in November as mortgage rates ease

U.S. existing home sales rose marginally in November as economic uncertainty and still-elevated mortgage rates curbed demand.

Can the inflation drop improve mortgage interest rates?

A drop in the inflation rate could prove to be good news for homebuyers and owners hoping to refinance. Here's why.