After a recent surge to their most expensive level since early July, 30-year mortgages ticked down Friday. Rates for most other loans were down or flat.

Mortgage costs stayed stubbornly high in 2024, with 30-year fixed rates holding well above 6% for most of the year. Unfortunately for buyers, 2025 isn't looking much better. The Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates,

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates remain elevated and they may not drop as much as expected next year.

The 30-year mortgage refinance rate average retreated from its recent high but remains elevated. Many other refi loan types subtracted points as well, while a few were flat.

U.S. mortgage rates jumped again this week as the New Year beckons. That's the word from Freddie Mac, which released its latest data. Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.85% for the week ending Dec.