US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Extends Weekly Climb

2026-07-30 16:07 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US rose to 6.66% as of July 30, 2026, from 6.58% a week earlier, marking the fourth consecutive weekly increase.

According to Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater, the housing market continues to benefit from rising inventory levels, giving prospective homebuyers more options and supporting demand despite fluctuating mortgage rates.

A year earlier, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 6.72%.

Meanwhile, the average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.04% from 5.96% the previous week.



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