Interest Rates: Outlook for 2025 & 2026
As of September 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is around 6.5%. Most forecasts, including Fannie Mae, expect rates to stay in the mid-6% range through the end of 2025, then gradually ease toward 6.0% or slightly below in 2026.
How Rates Impact Monthly Payments
Here’s what different rates mean for typical 30-year fixed
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