Experts Predict Mortgage Rates to Remain Above 6.5 Percent Through 2024
Are you an aspiring homebuyer eagerly waiting for mortgage rates to finally drop? Well, it looks like you might have to wait a little longer. According to experts, mortgage rates are expected to remain well above the 6 percent mark by the end of 2024.
The Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) both predict that the average 30-year mortgage rate will modestly lower to 6.7 percent by the end of the year. The Mortgage Bankers Association is slightly more optimistic, expecting it to be 6.6 percent by the same time.
Freddie Mac, on the other hand, forecasts the rate to lower to 6.5 percent by the end of 2024. Despite some volatility in mortgage rates over the past month, Freddie Mac expects rates to remain above 6.5 percent through the end of the year.
These predictions come after mortgage rates spiked following the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate-hiking campaign, leading to a significant drop in home sales. While rates have fallen compared to the highs seen earlier this year, they still hover around the 7 percent mark.
Market observers and homebuyers are eagerly waiting for the central bank to lower its key interest rate, a move that could eventually lead to lower mortgage rates as well. However, the Fed has been cautious in making such a move as it closely monitors inflation.
Despite the high mortgage rates and soaring home prices, there are still Americans who are buying homes. Some have waited a long time to make a purchase and are now ready to take the plunge, while others see this as an opportunity to buy before real estate prices potentially rise even further.
So, if you’re in the market for a new home, don’t let the current mortgage rates deter you. With careful planning and the right mindset, you can still achieve your dream of homeownership. And who knows, maybe the rates will surprise us all and drop sooner than expected. Stay optimistic and keep an eye on the market – your dream home might be closer than you think!
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