Long Forecast predicts slight drops: July 6.84%, August 6.79%, September 6.74%.
MBA expects 6.7% average in Q3; NAR, Realtor.com see 6.2%–6.4% by year-end.
15-year fixed rates forecasted to drop from 6.01% in July to 5.88% in September.
Experts expect gradual rate declines, but steady trends likely due to economic uncertainty and Fed policy.
Mortgage rates closely follow Treasury yields, with market spread widening from volatility.
Mortgage Rate Predictionsfor Q3 2025
