Mortgage and refinance rates today, January 22, 2026: A small move higher

Mortgage and refinance rates today, January 22, 2026: A small move higher

Mortgage and refinance rates rose slightly in the past week. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose three basis points to 6.09%and the 15-year rate rose six basis points to 5.44%. With rates still well below their 52-week average, this could be a good time to lock in a mortgage rate. Here … Read more

Weekly rates drop 19 basis points

Weekly rates drop 19 basis points

Current mortgage rates are below 6%. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell 19 basis points in the past month and is now 5.90%. The 15-year fixed rate fell 16 basis points during that time, now standing at 5.36%. To take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, shop around with multiple mortgage … Read more

The lowest rates in the last 3 years

Mortgage and refinance rates today, January 22, 2026: A small move higher

According to Freddie Mac, current mortgage rates are at their lowest points in three years. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is down 10 basis points since last week 6.06%and the 15-year rate fell eight basis points to 5.38%. This could be a good time to lock in a mortgage rate. Here are the current … Read more

Moving up from recent lows

Moving up from recent lows

Mortgage rates have risen from recent lows but remain below 6%. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is 5.93%. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed home loan rate is 5.40%. Zillow compiles the rates from those offered in the lender market. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30 years … Read more

A bigger nudge for the week

Mortgage and refinance rates today, January 22, 2026: A small move higher

Mortgage rates remain in the low 6% range. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate for the week is 6.16%with a base point. The 15-year fixed-rate weekly average was 5.46%, with two base points. For weeks, home loan interest rates have made only fractional moves, but keep in mind that mortgage rates … Read more

A long period of stability

Moving up from recent lows

Mortgage rates have sustained a long period of stability. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.01%down three basis points. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed home loan rate rose four basis points to 5.45%. These small movements in both directions have been the norm for many weeks. Here are the current mortgage rates, according … Read more

Almost exactly where they were a week ago

Almost exactly where they were a week ago

Today’s mortgage rates are in familiar territory: almost exactly where they were a week ago. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.01%and the 15-year fixed rate is only slightly lower than last week at 5.44%. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30 years fixed: 6.01% … Read more

Until a new low in 2025

Moving up from recent lows

Mortgage rates will hit a new low in 2025. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.15%down three basis points. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed home loan rate fell to six basis points 5.44%. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30 years fixed: 5.97% 20 years fixed: … Read more

Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 24: All is calm

Moving up from recent lows

Mortgage rates seem to drop over the holidays. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate is 6.18%down three basis points from last week. The 15-year fixed home loan rate rose three basis points to 5.50%. Looks like we’ve unwrapped these presents before. One advantage: With flat rates, potential borrowers can shop multiple lenders … Read more

The stability makes the rates easy to buy

The stability makes the rates easy to buy

With so little volatility, mortgage rates remain easy to buy right now. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.03%and the 15-year fixed rate is 5.42%. The 30-year interest rate has been content to remain largely unchanged since late October. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: … Read more