Category: Financing
Mortgage Rates Today, Dec 20: 30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 9 Basis Points
December 20th, 2025
If you're a homeowner looking to refinance, this news should bring a little cheer: the national average 30-year fixed refinance rate has dipped by 9 basis points, settling at 6.58% as of December 20th. While it might sound like a …Read more »
Why Are Mortgage Rates Projected to Remain Above 6% in 2026?
December 19th, 2025
If you're hoping to buy a home or refinance soon, you might be asking yourself: "Why are mortgage rates projected to remain above 6% in 2026?" The short answer is that a few key economic factors are keeping borrowing costs …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, Dec 19: Stable Rates Spur 10% Rise in Purchase Demand
December 19th, 2025
Today's mortgage rates are showing a welcome bit of stability. The national average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is currently sitting around 6.21%, a figure that's thankfully lower than it was a year ago. This stability is a breath of fresh …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, Dec 19: 30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 18 Basis Points
December 19th, 2025
Let's talk about what's happening with mortgage refinance rates today, December 19th. The big news is that the average 30-year fixed refinance rate has dropped by a notable 18 basis points, according to the latest data from Zillow. This means …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates Update: Rates Drop, Purchase Applications Surge by 10%
December 19th, 2025
Today's mortgage rates are telling a story of slightly lower borrowing costs, and people are definitely noticing. In fact, applications for home purchases have shot up by 10% compared to the same time last year, which tells me a lot …Read more »
Mortgage Demand Falls as Rates Edge Higher Post‑FOMC Meeting
December 18th, 2025
Mortgage applications dropped recently, mainly because interest rates ticked up a bit following a key meeting by the Federal Reserve's policy group. It can feel like a bit of a rollercoaster, can't it? Just when things seem to be settling, …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, December 18: Stability Returns as Rates Hold Steady Above 6%
December 18th, 2025
As of today, December 18, 2025, mortgage rates are showing a welcome degree of calm, holding their ground just above the 6% mark. This stability, a welcome change from the roller coaster ride some of us have experienced over the …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, Dec 18: 30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 7 Basis Points
December 18th, 2025
As of December 18, 2025, homeowners looking to refinance their mortgages will find that rates have nudged higher, with the popular 30-year fixed refinance rate now sitting at 6.69% following a 7 basis point increase. This update from Zillow signals …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today Are Below Historical Average But Double Pandemic Lows
December 17th, 2025
If you're thinking about buying a home or refinancing your mortgage, you're probably wondering about interest rates. The current mortgage rates, hovering around 6.26% for a 30-year fixed loan as of December 2025, are a mixed bag. While this is …Read more »
