# mortgage rates 2024

Mortgage Rates Forecast For 2024: When Will Rates Finally Come Down? » It seems mortgage rates fever has finally broken—at least for now. After rising to a scorching 7.79% in October—the 2023 high—mortgage rates have cooled markedly in recent weeks amid signs of receding inflation pressures and promising signals from the Federal Reserve. The average 30-year fixed Forbes.com

Lance Lambert (@NewsLambert) on X » Mark Zandi believes mortgage rates are poised for a decline as 'the spread' narrows in 2024 and 2025. Here's what other experts say ResiClub PRO deep dive: Decoding and forecasting housing's infamous "spread" 5 charts + lots of industry commentary🏠📊👇 https://t.co/8eAWAc6YD6 Twitter.com

As mortgage rates drop, is now the time to buy a house? » Mortgage rates are under 7% for the first time since May 2023. Cbs8.com

Will mortgage rates go down in 2024? » Will mortgage rates go down in 2024? Rates are generally expected to drop next year, but when they'll drop and by how much largely depends on inflation. Businessinsider.com

NAR Research (@NAR_Research) on X » Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 18, 2024. "Home buyers should be pleased with the continuing drop in mortgage interest rates this week. If they can find a home, they can lock in a rate of 6.60% this week, down from 6.66% last week." https://t.co/GsM6EtM3KO Twitter.com

Fed holds rates steady as inflation eases, forecasts 3 cuts in 2024 » The central bank has held its key rate steady for three straight meetings since July as inflation eases. It hinted that rate hikes are likely over. Usatoday.com

Here are top experts' biggest predictions for the US housing market in 2024 » The US housing market could start to thaw in 2024, but experts are divided on where it's headed next. Businessinsider.com

Housing market predictions: Six experts weigh in on the real estate outlook in 2024 » Real estate activity will vary significantly from market to market with some top-growth areas expected to see double-digit increases, says Hale. Usatoday.com

Mat Ishbia (@Mishbia15) on X » Mortgage rates are high and the market's tough, but I have never been more excited about the industry than I am right now. Independent mortgage brokers are growing, and we are going to keep working hard every single day at @UWMlending to help brokers win in 2023, 2024, and beyond Twitter.com

Lance Lambert (@NewsLambert) on X » The latest mortgage rate forecast via @GoldmanSachs 👇 Q4 2023: 7.1% Q1 2024: 7.3% Q2 2024: 7.2% Q3 2024: 7.1% Q4 2024: 6.8% 2025: 6.3% Twitter.com