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Mortgage Rate Outlook: Why Waiting for Lower Rates May Cost You More

Mortgage Rate Outlook: Why Waiting for Lower Rates May Cost You Moreby: Heather Taylor, GRIPublished on: 23/01/2026

Mortgage rates may not drop dramatically, but experts predict stability ahead. Learn what Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the MBA forecast — and why waiting to buy could cost more in missed equity.

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Mortgage Rate Outlook: Why Waiting for Lower Rates May Cost You More