The 30-year mortgage rate in the United States has fallen to its lowest level since October

U.S. mortgage rates fell for the second straight week. Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the U.S. was 6.69 percent, the lowest level since Oct. 24 and a further pullback from last week's 6.81 percent. However, borrowing costs remain well above September levels and real relief from stress may be a long way off. Real estate firm Redfin expects 30-year mortgage rates to remain fairly close to 7 percent throughout 2025.