Slightly higher, but still below 6%

Slightly higher, but still below 6%

Mortgage rates are slightly higher this weekend. According to the Zillow lender marketplace, the current 30-year fixed rate is 5.86%with five basis points. The 15-year fixed rate is up six basis points to 5.41%. Why does Zillow report lower mortgage rates than reported elsewhere? We cover that at the bottom of this page. Here are … Read more

Today’s jobs report will be the next rate mover

Today’s jobs report will be the next rate mover

Mortgage rates are falling as the 10-year Treasury fell in the past week. Economic news is putting pressure on the bond market, and today’s jobs report will be key to how mortgage rates end the week. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate remains below 6%, currently 5.87%. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.34%. … Read more

Annual rates fell 61 basis points

Today’s jobs report will be the next rate mover

Mortgage rates haven’t moved much today, meaning they’re still relatively low. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is currently below 6% 5.98%. This is a year-over-year decline of 61 basis points. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.50%down 73 basis points from this time last year. Mortgage rates vary by credit score, location and … Read more

Moving up from recent lows

Today’s jobs report will be the next rate mover

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 long period of stability

Today’s jobs report will be the next rate mover

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

Slightly higher, but still below 6%

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

Today’s jobs report will be the next rate mover

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

Today’s jobs report will be the next rate mover

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

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

Today’s jobs report will be the next rate mover

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

Inflation data pushes rates higher

Slightly higher, but still below 6%

Mortgage rates are up today. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose 13 basis points to 6.10%and the 15-year fixed rate rose 14 basis points to 5.55%. These increases can likely be attributed to the latest Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) data, which was released yesterday. The PCE index showed that inflation moved … Read more