"While we may see mortgage rates drop modestly in December, anyone expecting a significant change for the better may be disappointed," says Darren Tooley, senior loan officer at Cornerstone Financial Services. Change likely isn't on the horizon for a few reasons, according to Tooley.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates might not drop much this month, but they're expected to go down in 2025.

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A drop in mortgage rates for the first time in two months has sparked a surge in home purchase applications, breathing new life into the stagnant housing market.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are supposed to drop next year, but that hinges on inflation remaining low.