{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dec. 2025 Market Update: Mortgage Rates, Trends &amp; What to Expect Next","description":" \ud83d\udcde Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/  \ud83d\udcf2 Text \u201cLEND\u201d to 21000 to schedule a free 15\u2013minute consultation As we close out the year, Bill breaks down the latest mortgage rate trends, why rates have settled into a tight range, and what economic factors are shaping the market heading into 2026. It\u2019s a clear-eyed look at where things stand today and the key indicators that will drive rate movement in the months ahead. Have you been trying to buy or simply watching the market? This update gives you the clarity you need heading into the new year. Here\u2019s what we discuss in this episode:  \ud83d\udcb8 Today\u2019s Mortgage Rate Landscape: understanding the low-6% environment  \ud83d\udcca What Moves Rates: inflation, employment, the 10-year treasury, and Fed decisions  \ud83d\udd2e Future Market Direction: insights into where rates may trend in 2026  \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f A Look Back at 2025: what this year taught buyers, sellers, and homeowners  \ud83d\udcde Staying Connected: how to reach Bill for guidance heading into the new year &amp;nbsp; CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info: https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/ Call: 484-352-4151.  Check us out on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3KbUxAF &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Smart Mortgage Show with Bill Litton","author_url":"https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39232175\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39232175"}