6 things that impact mortgage interest rates (besides the Fed)
Global economic uncertainty can also impact mortgage rates. For example, geopolitical tensions, trade disputes or economic instability in major regions can lead to a "flight to safety," where investors flock to U.S. bonds, causing Treasury yields — and, subsequently, mortgage rates — to fall.
Experts Predict Where Mortgage Rates Are Headed in 2025 as the Fed Cuts Rates
By Q4 2025, Fannie Mae expects the 30-year fixed mortgage rate will average out at 6.2%. The MBA expects 6.0%, while Wells Fargo forecasts 5.9%. Simply put, all three firms expect a mild mortgage rate decrease over the next 18 months.
Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are unchanged
Today’s interest rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.125%, which is unchanged from Friday. The monthly payment for a $250,000 mortgage with a 15-year term and a fixed interest rate of 5.5% would be $2,042.71. The payment for the same loan with a 6% interest rate would be $2,109.64.
Here's how far mortgage rates could drop before the end of 2024
The Federal Reserve's 50-basis-point rate cut from September 18 has started to push mortgage interest rates down, bringing a glimmer of hope to potential buyers. With two more Fed meetings scheduled before the end of 2024, we could see rates continue to fall.
Is that all? Mortgage rates have dropped to nearly 6 percent and may not go much lower.
Any further decline in mortgage rates will be minimal,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors.
Mortgage Calculator: See How Much You Will Save Now That Rates Have Dropped
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Mortgage Interest Rates Today, September 23, 2024 | Here's How Much Rates Have Dropped This Month
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates dropped this month and remain substantially lower than they've been for most of 2024.
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates hold steady at 5.990%, while 15-year rates remain at 5.125%
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