These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down slightly as markets weigh the impact of Trump's pick for Treasury secretary.

Any incoming economic data that beat markets' expectations, such as hotter inflation or lower unemployment, reduces the likelihood of cuts and will maintain upward pressure on mortgage rates, said Nicole Rueth, SVP of the Rueth Team Powered by Movement Mortgage.

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.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have held relatively steady this month, and where they go next depends on the economy.

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%.

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These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been flat. But they should fall next year as long as inflation continues to slow.

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%.

After three days of ticking downward, 30-year mortgage rates inched up a bit Friday, wavering in a narrow range. Other loan types saw mixed rate movement.