Long Forecast predicts slight drops: July 6.84%, August 6.79%, September 6.74%.
MBA expects 6.7% average in Q3; NAR, Realtor.com see 6.2%–6.4% by year-end.
15-year fixed rates forecasted to drop from 6.01% in July to 5.88% in September.
Experts expect gradual rate declines, but steady trends likely due to economic uncertainty and Fed policy.
Mortgage rates closely follow Treasury yields, with market spread widening from volatility.