Should You Wait for Lower Rates? by Natalie Martinez March 9, 2026 Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates 0 Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X