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Mortgage Rates News 27 November 2025 - 18 December 2025

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 18, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Holds Near 6.2% After Cooler CPI — Plus 2026 Forecasts and What Borrowers Should Watch

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 18, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Holds Near 6.2% After Cooler CPI — Plus 2026 Forecasts and What Borrowers Should Watch

December 18, 2025 — Mortgage rates are ending the week in a familiar place: stuck in a tight band despite major headlines on inflation and central-bank policy. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% this week, according to Freddie Mac’s widely watched weekly survey, as lenders and borrowers weigh a softer inflation print against lingering uncertainty in the data and the path of interest rates in 2026. Freddie Mac+2Bureau of Labor Statistics+2 Below is a detailed look at mortgage rates today, what’s moving the market on 12/18/2025, and how major housing forecasters see rates trending into 2026—including why some experts expect only a slow grind lower
18 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 17, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6% After the Fed Cut—What It Means for Refinancing and a $700,000 Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 17, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6% After the Fed Cut—What It Means for Refinancing and a $700,000 Mortgage

Mortgage rates are still refusing to “follow the Fed” in a straight line, even after the Federal Reserve’s December policy move. If you’re shopping for a home or debating a refinance, today’s numbers—and the reason they’re behaving this way—matter more than the headlines. After the Fed cut its target range for the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.5%–3.75% on December 10, many borrowers expected mortgage rates to slide quickly. Instead, rates have stayed in a tight band in the low-6% range, and in some surveys they’ve even ticked higher week-over-week. Federal Reserve+1 Below is a December 17,
17 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 13, 2025): What the Fed’s Rate Cut Means for a $600,000 Mortgage Payment—and Why Housing Still Won’t Get “Much Relief”

Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 13, 2025): What the Fed’s Rate Cut Means for a $600,000 Mortgage Payment—and Why Housing Still Won’t Get “Much Relief”

Updated: Saturday, December 13, 2025 — The Federal Reserve’s final move of 2025 was a quarter-point rate cut. But if you’re waiting for mortgage rates to plunge—and for the housing market to suddenly “unlock”—Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the bond market are delivering the same message: it’s not that simple.Reuters+ 2National Mortgage News+ 2 Below is the latest mortgage-rate picture, what it means for monthly payments on a $600,000 home loan , and the key reasons the housing market may remain constrained heading into 2026. The Fed cut rates again—here’s the big headline for homeowners On December 10, 2025 ,
13 December 2025
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 12, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6.2% After the Fed Cut — Forecasts for 2026

U.S. Mortgage Rates Today (Dec. 12, 2025): 30-Year Fixed Hovers Near 6.2% After the Fed Cut — Forecasts for 2026

December 12, 2025 — Mortgage rates in the U.S. are ending the week in a familiar place: the low-6% range. That’s welcome news for home shoppers who’ve watched borrowing costs swing sharply over the past two years, but it’s also a reminder of how stubbornly “sticky” mortgage pricing can be—even after a Federal Reserve rate cut. Freddie Mac’s weekly benchmark shows the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.22% for the week ending December 11, 2025 (up slightly from 6.19% the prior week), while the 15-year fixed averaged 5.54%. Freddie Mac also notes the 30-year rate remains below its year-to-date average of 6.62%, a key reason some economists
12 December 2025
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Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: AGM Vote Fallout, Mortgage Rate Moves, and Analyst Forecasts (12 Dec 2025)

Westpac (ASX:WBC) Share Price Today: AGM Vote Fallout, Mortgage Rate Moves, and Analyst Forecasts (12 Dec 2025)

Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX:WBC) is in focus after AGM governance tensions, a fresh fixed-rate mortgage hike, and analyst targets that imply downside from current levels. Westpac Banking Corporation shares were trading around the A$38–A$39 range on 12 December 2025, as investors digested a busy mix of catalysts: a shareholder protest vote at the bank’s AGM, renewed attention on scams and fraud prevention, and a fresh lift in fixed mortgage rates that underscores shifting interest-rate expectations heading into 2026. StockAnalysis+1 While “big bank” stocks have enjoyed a strong rerating in 2025, the new bundle of headlines lands at an awkward moment:
12 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 10, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Meets Stubborn 6% Home Loan Costs

Mortgage Rates Today, December 10, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Meets Stubborn 6% Home Loan Costs

Mortgage rates today are still stuck just above 6% for most borrowers, even as the Federal Reserve has delivered its third interest rate cut of 2025 and taken its benchmark rate down to the lowest level since 2022.Bloomberg+4Bankrate+4NerdWallet+4 The result is a confusing picture for homebuyers: headline news screams “Fed cuts rates,” but the monthly payment on a new 30‑year mortgage remains painfully high compared with the ultra‑cheap loans of the pandemic era. Where mortgage rates stand today (December 10, 2025) Different surveys calculate averages in slightly different ways, but they’re all telling the same story: 30‑year fixed rates are
10 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 8, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers in the Mid‑6% Range as Markets Bet on a Fed Rate Cut

Mortgage Rates Today, December 8, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers in the Mid‑6% Range as Markets Bet on a Fed Rate Cut

Mortgage borrowers are waking up to another day of mid‑6% mortgage rates – better than the 7%+ highs of earlier this year, but still far from the ultra‑cheap loans of the pandemic era. At the same time, markets are almost certain the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again this week, raising the question: how much lower can mortgage rates really go from here? Reuters+1 Below is a detailed look at today’s mortgage rates (December 8, 2025), what’s driving them, and what major forecasters expect for 2026 home loan rates. Key takeaways Mortgage rates today (December 8, 2025) National averages for purchase loans Different tracking services use
8 December 2025
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Fed’s December 2025 Rate Cut Looms: Mortgage Rates Today, Refinance Deals, and What Homebuyers Should Do Now

Fed’s December 2025 Rate Cut Looms: Mortgage Rates Today, Refinance Deals, and What Homebuyers Should Do Now

(you can use this as your SEO snippet):Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s December 10, 2025 meeting, mortgage and refinance rates are hovering in the low 6% range. Here’s where rates stand today, how previous Fed cuts have really moved mortgage rates, and what buyers and homeowners should do now. Mortgage rates today, December 8, 2025: Low 6% is the new normal As of Monday, December 8, 2025, U.S. mortgage rates are edging slightly higher but remain near their lowest levels of the year, even as markets brace for another potential Federal Reserve rate cut this week. NerdWallet, using data from
8 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 6, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 6% as Refi Deals Resurface

Mortgage Rates Today, December 6, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Near 6% as Refi Deals Resurface

After a choppy year for housing, U.S. mortgage rates are sliding back toward their lows of 2025 — and that’s breathing new life into both home-purchase and refinance activity. Freddie Mac’s latest weekly survey pegs the average 30‑year fixed mortgage at 6.19%, down from 6.23% last week and roughly half a percentage point below this time in 2024.Freddie Mac+1 Real‑time trackers show today’s national averages hovering just above 6%, while some lenders are now advertising 30‑year rates in the mid‑5% range for top‑tier borrowers.NerdWallet+2Moreira Team Mortgage+2 Below is a detailed look at where mortgage and refinance rates stand on Saturday,
6 December 2025
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2026 Housing Market Forecast: 22 Cities Face Price Drops as Mortgage Rates Ease and a ‘Reset Year’ Begins

2026 Housing Market Forecast: 22 Cities Face Price Drops as Mortgage Rates Ease and a ‘Reset Year’ Begins

On December 3, 2025, a flurry of new forecasts reshaped expectations for the 2026 U.S. housing market. Realtor.com released its national 2026 outlook, CBS News spotlighted 22 major metros where home prices are expected to fall, Bright MLS called 2026 a “reset year, not a rebound,” and mortgage analysts outlined how far interest rates might actually drop. janyacollective.in+3CBS News+3Realtor+3 Together, these reports paint a picture of a market that is finally loosening up for buyers — but in a slow, uneven way that depends heavily on where you live. Key takeaways from today’s 2026 housing forecasts For buyers, the message is
3 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 3, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Around 6.2% Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

Mortgage Rates Today, December 3, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Around 6.2% Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

Mortgage rates are kicking off December in a narrow band around the low‑6% range, as markets wait for next week’s Federal Reserve decision and fresh inflation data. Different national trackers disagree by a few basis points, but they all paint the same picture: borrowing is cheaper than it was at the start of 2025, yet still well above the sub‑3% pandemic era. Key takeaways for December 3, 2025 Today’s national average mortgage rates (December 3, 2025) Different outlets track mortgage rates using different data sets—lender quotes, live rate sheets, or actual loan applications—which explains why their numbers don’t match exactly.
3 December 2025
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Slip to 6.23% as Job Market Cools and December Fed Cut Odds Surge

U.S. Mortgage Rates Slip to 6.23% as Job Market Cools and December Fed Cut Odds Surge

Holiday homebuyers are creeping back, but mid‑6% mortgage rates and economic uncertainty keep the housing rebound fragile. Mortgage Rates Finally Ease — But Only Slightly After several weeks of inching higher, U.S. mortgage rates have finally moved in borrowers’ favor, if only by a sliver. Freddie Mac’s latest weekly survey shows the average 30‑year fixed mortgage rate slipping to 6.23%, down from 6.26% a week earlier and well below the 7.15% peak reached in mid‑May. The 15‑year fixed rate also eased to 5.51% from 5.54%. The Register Citizen+1 Those levels bring the typical 30‑year mortgage back near a 13‑month low
27 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
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