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Mortgage Rates Today

Track average 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates with real historical movement, mini charts, and comparison context against Treasury benchmarks.

30-Year Mortgage Rate

The most searched mortgage benchmark for homebuyers and refinancing decisions.

Updated 8/27/2026
6.66
%

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6.66%
2026-08-27
Range change: +0.08%
From 2025-08-21
1D
+0.01
Since 2026-08-20
5D
+0.01
Since 2026-08-20
1M
+0.08
Since 2026-07-23
6M
+0.68
Since 2026-02-26
1Y
+0.08
Since 2025-08-21
ALL
-0.67
Since 1971-04-02

15-Year Mortgage Rate

Useful for comparing shorter repayment terms and the tradeoff between monthly payment and total interest.

Updated 8/27/2026
5.98
%

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5.98%
2026-08-27
Range change: +0.29%
From 2025-08-21
1D
+0.03
Since 2026-08-20
5D
+0.03
Since 2026-08-20
1M
+0.02
Since 2026-07-23
6M
+0.54
Since 2026-02-26
1Y
+0.29
Since 2025-08-21
ALL
-2.79
Since 1991-08-30

What moves mortgage rates

Mortgage rates do not move one-for-one with the Fed. They are influenced by Treasury yields, mortgage-backed securities spreads, and lender pricing conditions. That is why historical comparison matters more than a single printed number.