Look for lenders that offer rates below 6%.

Look for lenders that offer rates below 6%.

Mortgage rates average below 6%, and some lenders offer home loans in the mid-5% range. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 5.91%and the 15-year fixed rate is 5.36%. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30 years fixed: 5.91% 20 years fixed: 5.83% 15 years fixed: … Read more

Trump plans to cut rates

Trump plans to cut rates

Mortgage rates have moved within 11 basis points of their 2025 low since late October. However, President Trump’s push for government mortgage originators Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion worth of mortgage bonds could be the boost mortgage rates need to finally fall below 6 percent. The national 30-year fixed mortgage average … Read more

What is the monthly payment on a $700,000 mortgage?

What is the monthly payment on a 0,000 mortgage?

A mortgage loan of $700,000 may sound high. But if you’re in hot real estate markets like California, Hawaii, or Washington, DC, it may be closer to the norm — especially if you’re looking to buy a larger home. So the question is: do the monthly payments on a $700,000 mortgage fit your budget? Read … Read more

A long period of stability

A long period of stability

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

Rates barely above 6%, but look for even lower deals

Look for lenders that offer rates below 6%.

Mortgage rates are barely above 6%, but some lenders are already offering home loans in the mid-5% range. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.01%and the 15-year fixed rate is 5.44%. Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30 years fixed: 6.01% 20 years fixed: 5.95% … 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

A long period of stability

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

A long period of stability

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

Look for lenders that offer rates below 6%.

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

Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 17, 2025: Stability welcomed by borrowers

A long period of stability

Mortgage rates hold mostly steady for another week. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate rose by one basis point 6.09%. The 15-year fixed home loan rate fell six basis points to 5.52%. The stability of mortgage rates over the past few weeks is being welcomed by borrowers looking to lock in a rate. … Read more