"While we may see mortgage rates drop modestly in December, anyone expecting a significant change for the better may be disappointed," says Darren Tooley, senior loan officer at Cornerstone Financial Services. Change likely isn't on the horizon for a few reasons, according to Tooley.

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These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates increased in recent months, and where they go next depends on the economy.