The landscape of US mortgage rates is a dynamic and ever-evolving arena, influenced by a myriad of economic factors and policy decisions. As we look ahead to the next five years, potential homebuyers and current homeowners are keenly interested in how these rates might fluctuate, impacting affordability and the housing market at large.

Recent analyses and expert forecasts suggest a period of fluctuation in mortgage rates in the United States. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has remained below 7% in 2024, with expectations of a gradual decrease over the year, assuming the Federal Reserve implements anticipated interest rate cuts. This aligns with projections from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), which anticipates the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to end 2024 at 6.1%, with a further decline to 5.5% by the end of 2025.

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Mortgage Rate Predictions for Next 5 Years: What Will Rates Be Like?