The average long-term mortgage rate in the United States rose again this week, reflecting ongoing bond market volatility as rising oil prices due to the war with Iran raise concerns about inflation. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate rose to 6.37% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. That’s still lower than…
Mortgage and refinance rates today, April 3, 2026: The ‘housing drag’ of the oil crisis continues Source link
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commissions or income through links in the content below. Mortgage rates have fallen enough to make refinancing worthwhile again for millions of Americans, but the opportunity may not last long. “The trends we are seeing underscore how quickly rate changes can reshape borrower opportunities, lender volume and portfolio…
The average long-term mortgage rate in the United States rose again this week, reflecting the bond market’s current jitters over the war with Iran. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate rose to 6.11% from 6% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.65%. The average rate has now…
The average long-term mortgage rate in the United States broke from its lowest level in 3-1/2 years this week, as bond yields rose following a rise in oil prices due to the war with Iran. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate rose to 6% from 5.98% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A…
This week, mortgage rates officially moved below 6%, although it has been widely reported elsewhere for weeks (including Yahoo Finance). According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate fell three basis points to 5.98%. Other mortgage rate aggregators have been reporting rates in the 5% range, but Freddie Mac is the official voice of…
This week, mortgage rates hit their lowest point since September 2022. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate fell eight basis points to 6.01%. The 15-year fixed interest rate fell nine basis points to 5.35%. With rates falling, purchase and refinancing demand will grow. If you’re getting a new home loan soon, whether…
Mortgage rates fell a bit during the week. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate fell two basis points to 6.09%. That’s just three basis points above the three-year low of 6.06%. The 15-year fixed interest rate fell six basis points to 5.44%. Discounts on new homes have surpassed the resale market “for…
Mortgage rates have barely moved this week. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year and 15-year rates each increased by one basis point to 6.11% and 5.50%respectively. However, interest rates may begin to fall in response to the poor job openings report released on Thursday. If you’re ready to buy a home or refinance, it…
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate remains below 6%. The current 30-year rate is 5.91%based on data collected from Zillow’s lender marketplace. The annual fixed rate of 15% is 5.44%. Zillow frequently reports lower mortgage rates than Freddie Mac, due to different survey methodologies. More on that near the bottom of this page. Here are…
