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

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

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

The forecast says rates will be slightly lower in 2026

Today’s jobs report will be the next rate mover

Mortgage rates are little changed. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed rate is steady at 6.11%. The 15-year fixed rate rose four basis points to 5.52%. In its annual housing forecast released this morning, Realtor.com expects the average 30-year mortgage rate to hold close to 6.3% in 2026, down slightly from the 6.6% average … Read more