Mortgage interest rates have continued to decline over the past 30 days. As of this week, the average U.S. rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.35%, down from 6.58% a month ago. Some borrowers have even reported locking in rates below 6% online. While most forecasts suggest this downward trend may continue gradually through 2025, it’s unclear whether the expected Fed rate cuts are already priced into current mortgage rates.
Mortgage interest rates have dropped slightly over the past 30 days. As of this week, the average U.S. interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages is 6.58%, down from 6.75% a month ago. While most current predictions are for a continuation of this trend throughout 2025, it isn’t clear if an expected Fed move to lower short-term interest rates is already baked into the current mortgage rate market.
In 2025, existing home prices are expected to see modest year-over-year growth, with most experts projecting increases of less than 2%. However, mainstream forecasts anticipate continued appreciation over the longer term, with prices rising more than 10% by 2030. Similarly, new home prices are expected to grow gradually in 2025, with growth accelerating in the following years.
Mortgage interest rates have remained steady over the past 30 days. As of this week, the average U.S. interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages is 6.81%, virtually unchanged from 6.83% a month ago. However, predictions for future interest rate movements are still uncertain.
The infographic below from Florida Realtors provides a pretty comprehensive list of financing options available for your next home.
