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Mortgage Rates Continue to Show Stability, Hovering Near 6%

February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment

February 5, 2026
For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years. The combination of improving affordability and availability of homes to purchase is a positive sign for buyers and sellers heading into the spring home sales season.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of February 5, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.10%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.50%, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.49%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.05%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

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Mortgage Rates Continue to Show Stability, Hovering Near 6%

February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment

February 5, 2026
For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years. The combination of improving affordability and availability of homes to purchase is a positive sign for buyers and sellers heading into the spring home sales season.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of February 5, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.10%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.50%, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.49%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.05%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: Interest Rates

Mortgage Rates Continue to Show Stability, Hovering Near 6%

February 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment

February 5, 2026
For the last several weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained at its lowest level in years. The combination of improving affordability and availability of homes to purchase is a positive sign for buyers and sellers heading into the spring home sales season.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of February 5, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.10%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.50%, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.49%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.05%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: Interest Rates

Mortgage Rates Remain Lower and Steady

January 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment

January 29, 2026
Mortgage rates remain near their lowest levels in three years, which is encouraging for potential homebuyers who have waited to enter the market for some time. Lower rates, combined with strong income growth, have led to a steady increase in purchase applications compared to last year. More homeowners refinancing their mortgages are also benefiting from these lower rates, as shown by the rise in refinance applications over the past year.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.10% as of January 29, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.09%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.95%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.49%, up from last week when it averaged 5.44%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.12%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

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Mortgage Rates Remain the Lowest in Three Years

January 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment

January 22, 2026
With the economy improving and the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage nearly a percentage point lower than last year, more homebuyers are entering the market. Buyers always should shop around for the best rate, as multiple quotes can potentially save them thousands.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of January 22, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.06%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.96%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.44%, up from last week when it averaged 5.38%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.16%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

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The Average 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Hits Lowest Level in Over Three Years

January 17, 2026 by Leave a Comment

January 15, 2026
Late last week, mortgage rates dropped, driving the weekly average down to its lowest level in more than three years. The impacts are noticeable, as weekly purchase applications and refinance activity have jumped, underscoring the benefits for both buyers and current owners. It appears that housing activity is improving and poised for a solid spring sales season.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of January 15, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.16%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 7.04%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.38%, down from last week when it averaged 5.46%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.27%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

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Mortgage Rates Stable, Purchase Demand Rising

January 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment

January 8, 2026
In the first full week of the new year, mortgage rates remained within a narrow range, hovering close to the 6% mark. The combination of solid economic growth and lower rates has led to improving momentum in for-sale residential demand, with purchase applications up over 20% from a year ago.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.16% as of January 8, 2026, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.15%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.93%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.46%, up from last week when it averaged 5.44%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.14%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in 2025

December 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment

December 31, 2025
After starting the year close to 7%, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage moved to its lowest level in 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for potential homebuyers heading into the new year.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of December 31, 2025, down from last week when it averaged 6.18%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.91%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.44%, down from last week when it averaged 5.50%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.13%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: Interest Rates

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Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly

December 18, 2025 by

December 18, 2025
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has remained within a narrow 10-basis point range over the last two months. With rates down half a percent over last year, purchase applications are 10% above the same time one year ago.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of December 18, 2025, down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.22%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.72%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.47%, down from last week when it averaged 5.54%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.92%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Filed Under: Interest Rates

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