Trump plans to cut rates

Trump plans to cut rates

Mortgage rates have moved within 11 basis points of their 2025 low since late October. However, President Trump’s push for government mortgage originators Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion worth of mortgage bonds could be the boost mortgage rates need to finally fall below 6 percent. The national 30-year fixed mortgage average … Read more

A bigger nudge for the week

A bigger nudge for the week

Mortgage rates remain in the low 6% range. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate for the week is 6.16%with a base point. The 15-year fixed-rate weekly average was 5.46%, with two base points. For weeks, home loan interest rates have made only fractional moves, but keep in mind that mortgage rates … Read more

A long period of stability

A long period of stability

Mortgage rates have sustained a long period of stability. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.01%down three basis points. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed home loan rate rose four basis points to 5.45%. These small movements in both directions have been the norm for many weeks. Here are the current mortgage rates, according … Read more

3 dividend stocks to hold for the next 3 years

3 dividend stocks to hold for the next 3 years

Conagra Brands remains out of favor on Wall Street, but the successful execution of its recently announced AI-driven turnaround plan could fuel a turnaround for the packaged food company. If interest rates continue to decline in 2026, Realty Income, a REIT with a long history of dividend growth, could experience a significant upside revaluation. The … Read more

Almost exactly where they were a week ago

Almost exactly where they were a week ago

Today’s mortgage rates are in familiar territory: almost exactly where they were a week ago. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.01%and the 15-year fixed rate is only slightly lower than last week at 5.44%. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30 years fixed: 6.01% … Read more

Until a new low in 2025

A long period of stability

Mortgage rates will hit a new low in 2025. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.15%down three basis points. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed home loan rate fell to six basis points 5.44%. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30 years fixed: 5.97% 20 years fixed: … Read more

Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 24: All is calm

A long period of stability

Mortgage rates seem to drop over the holidays. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.18%down three basis points from last week. The 15-year fixed home loan rate rose three basis points to 5.50%. Looks like we’ve unwrapped these presents before. One advantage: With flat rates, potential borrowers can shop multiple lenders … Read more

Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 18, 2025: Mortgage rates remain calm

A bigger nudge for the week

Mortgage rates remain calm, hovering above 6% with only minor fluctuations from week to week. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate this week fell by one basis point to 6.21%. The 15-year fixed rate fell seven basis points for the week to 5.47%. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to … Read more

Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 17, 2025: Stability welcomed by borrowers

A long period of stability

Mortgage rates hold mostly steady for another week. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate rose by one basis point 6.09%. The 15-year fixed home loan rate fell six basis points to 5.52%. The stability of mortgage rates over the past few weeks is being welcomed by borrowers looking to lock in a rate. … Read more

Just above the 2025 low

A bigger nudge for the week

Mortgage rates have generally declined since late May, bottomed out in late October, and have remained within 10 basis points since then. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.22%. This is five basis points higher than the 2025 minimum of 6.17%. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.54%. “The average 30-year … Read more