Now hovering just over 6%, many prospective buyers may be wondering about the potential for that rate to fall even further (and by how much). While there are ways for buyers to secure a rate below 6% now, it could fall independently this October. But how far, exactly, will mortgage rates fall next month? That's what we'll break down below.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been holding steady. Whether they drop further this year depends on the economy.

Last November, the 30-year mortgage rate approached 8%. After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on September 18, it’s approaching 6%.

Buy mortgage points: Mortgage points are fees paid upfront to reduce your mortgage rate, with each point typically costing 1% of the loan amount. While this involves a higher initial outlay, it can result in significant long-term savings if you plan to stay in your home for several years.

The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first interest rate cut in four years on Wednesday, and while mortgage rates don’t follow the Fed exactly, they are influenced by policy. It is likely they will move on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks following the decision.