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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 7/16/2026
6.55
%

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6.55%
2026-07-16
Range change: -0.17%
From 2025-07-10
1D
+0.06
Since 2026-07-09
5D
+0.06
Since 2026-07-09
1M
+0.03
Since 2026-06-11
6M
+0.49
Since 2026-01-15
1Y
-0.17
Since 2025-07-10
ALL
-0.78
Since 1971-04-02

15-Year Mortgage Rate

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

Updated 7/16/2026
5.93
%

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5.93%
2026-07-16
Range change: +0.07%
From 2025-07-10
1D
+0.11
Since 2026-07-09
5D
+0.11
Since 2026-07-09
1M
+0.09
Since 2026-06-11
6M
+0.55
Since 2026-01-15
1Y
+0.07
Since 2025-07-10
ALL
-2.84
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.