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Mortgage rates remain near 2025 lows, with the 30-year fixed at 6.16%. President Trump proposes bond purchases to lower rates, while the Fed's 2025 cuts and Treasury yields influence the market. Experts advise buyers not to wait for further drops.
Economists predict 10-year Treasury yields will remain above 4.1% through 2030, with mortgage rates expected to stay elevated around 6.28-6.48% in 2027 based on current spreads.
Mortgage rates remain stable with a slight uptick this week. President Trump's proposal for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds could push rates below 6%.
Mortgage rates remain stable near 6% as 2026 begins, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.16%. President Trump proposes a plan to lower rates, while the Federal Reserve's actions and Treasury yields influence market trends.
Average mortgage rates have fallen below 6% this week, with the 30-year fixed at 5.91% and 15-year at 5.36%. President Trump proposed measures to lower rates, including a ban on institutional home buying and increased mortgage bond purchases by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.