US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Edges Higher

The US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of September 10th, 2026, up from 6.71% in the previous week. “Aspiring buyers should remember that shopping around for the best mortgage rate and getting multiple quotes can potentially save them thousands,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. A year ago, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35%. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09%, up from 6.04% last week and 5.50% a year ago.

US 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaged 6.71% as of September 3rd, 2026, up from 6.66% a week earlier and 6.50% a year ago. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71% this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Purchase demand has remained relatively stable, indicating steady interest from buyers adapting to evolving market conditions.” Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.04%, up from 5.98% the previous week.

US 30-year fixed mortgage rates averaged 6.66% as of August 27th, 2026, slightly up from 6.65% in the prior week. “Mortgage rates changed little this week averaging 6.66%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. The economy remains resilient, supported by steady consumer spending and rising household incomes, while increased housing supply and slower price growth in many areas are giving buyers more options and helping create a more balanced housing market. A year earlier, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.56%. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.98%, up from 5.95% in the previous week.