Mortgage Rates Today
Mortgage rates today vary depending on your credit score. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.16%, while the 30-year fixed rate is 5.99%. To get a more detailed look at mortgage rates, see The Mortgage Reports. Today’s rates are based on a daily survey of lenders. They assume a credit score of 740.
15-year fixed rate is 5.16%
The average 15-year fixed mortgage rate is 5.16% today, up 12 basis points from a week ago. Although you’ll be paying more each month on a 15-year fixed mortgage, you’ll save thousands of dollars on interest. A 15-year mortgage will also allow you to pay off the loan quicker.
Mortgage rates have increased every week this year. The 30-year fixed rate is 5.89%, up 0.24 percentage points from last week. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.16%, up from 4.98% a year ago. ARM rates rose 0.10 points this week, while the 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage increased 0.10 percentage points from the previous week.
30-year fixed rate is 5.99%
The 30-year fixed rate is 5.99% today. This rate may increase or decrease each day. It’s a good idea to compare rates before making a decision. This way, you can avoid paying more than you have to. A 30-year fixed rate is lower than the average rate in your area. It’s possible to save thousands of dollars. In fact, Freddie Mac says that getting five or more rate quotes can save you up to $3000.
Mortgage interest rates rose a bit last week. The average 30-year fixed rate rose three basis points to 5.99%. The 15-year rate increased four basis points to 5.103%. The five-year adjustable-rate mortgage rose one basis point to 5.266%. The 30-year fixed rate is down 316 basis points from its high of 6.1% in mid-June.
15-year fixed rate is 5.103%
The average 15-year fixed mortgage rate is 5.103% today. However, the rate may rise or fall in any given day depending on several factors, including your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and other financial factors. A good 15-year fixed rate is usually at or below this daily average, and is typically 0.5% to 0.75% less than its 30-year counterpart. In the past decade, the average 15-year fixed mortgage rate has averaged between 3.0% and 4.0%.
One advantage of a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is the lower monthly payment. For example, a $200,000 loan at 3.0% would cost you $48,609 over the life of the loan, while a $200,000 loan at 3.65% would cost you $129,371 in interest over the same time period. The downside to this shorter term is that you will pay property taxes, insurance, and mortgage insurance on top of the interest. These additional costs can make it more difficult for you to respond to emergencies or other needs, as well as to avoid foreclosure.
15-year adjustable rate is 5.16%
The 15-year adjustable rate today is 5.16%, a jump of 12 basis points since the week of April 9. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.79 percent, down from 5.88 percent a week earlier and 2.19 percent a year earlier. While the shorter-term fixed-rate mortgage offers lower monthly payments and longer terms, it also tends to carry higher interest rates.
Inflation has been a major factor in driving up mortgage rates. The CPI report for July showed a year-over-year increase of 8.5%. This rise in mortgage rates is largely due to persistently high inflation.
