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.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again—but prospective home buyers could still see mortgage rates tick higher in coming days. The 10-year Treasury yield, a benchmark for mortgage rates, was risi

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

In remarks at a postmeeting press conference on Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that policymakers are now equally attuned to risks from both sides of the mandate, and would proceed cautiously with future rate cuts to avoid reigniting rapid inflation.

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.