Mortgage rates went up this week, making home loans slightly more expensive for buyers. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.73%, from 6.63% last week. This means the rate increased by 0.10 percentage points in one week. Mortgage rates rise again, with 30-year rates at 6.73%, 15-year rates at 5.87% and … Read more
Mortgage rates fell slightly last week despite a big jump in bond market volatility. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.65% this week through Wednesday, down from 6.67% a week earlier, according to Freddie Mac. The small drop came during a very unstable week for the bond market. Long-term US government bond yields moved … Read more
Mortgage rates today are slightly lower for home buyers than for people refinancing their loans. According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, the average 30-year fixed purchase mortgage rate is 6.54% on Monday, August 17, 2026. That is 5 basis points lower than the 30-year refinance rate of 6.59%. Mortgage rates today, August 17, … Read more