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Mortgage Rates 2026: Buy Now or Wait for Rate Drops?

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The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.43% as of March 2026 — down from 7.22% a year ago but still nearly double the historic lows of 2020–2021. Freddie Mac forecasts rates averaging 6.3% in 2026 with a possible dip toward 5.9%. Here's the real math on whether buying now or waiting for a rate drop saves you more money.

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Fed Holds in March 2026: What It Means for Your Mortgage, Savings, and Next Move

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.50%–3.75% at the March 18–19, 2026 FOMC meeting, voting 11–1. The dot plot projects one cut in 2026. The 30-year mortgage sits at 6.22% (Freddie Mac, March 19). Top HYSA rates are at 4.21%. We break down what holding means for mortgage holders, savers, and anyone watching the dot plot for timing.