Mortgage rates across the U.S. ticked down again today, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 6.87% as of June 5, according to Zillow. This marks a 0.14 percentage point drop from the previous week and signals continued volatility as buyers and refinancers watch for more favorable lending conditions. National mortgage rate averages as
Mortgage rates in the U.S. just climbed to their highest level of the year, putting new pressure on prospective homebuyers and reshaping the housing market as summer gets underway. According to Freddie Mac’s latest survey, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is now 7.12 percent—the highest it’s been since November 2023. This marks
In this story, we’ll break down the top mortgage lenders and how buyers can qualify for the lowest … More rates available. Getty Creative Is the housing market finally tilting in buyers’ favor? The latest numbers suggest it is, but getting a good deal still depends on more than just timing. Mortgage rates can vary
Mortgage rates are showing signs of modest relief for homebuyers heading into summer 2025. According to the latest Zillow data, the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.97% as of Friday, May 30, 2025. That’s down from 6.99% a day earlier, and 7.08% one week ago. This decline could translate to meaningful
Listen to this article At a glance: Existing home sales fell 0.5 percent in April, lowest since 2009 Median U.S. home price rose to $414,000, a record for April Mortgage rates hovered around 6.86 percent, discouraging buyers Unsold inventory up 20.8 percent year-over-year, aiding first-time buyers Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in April,
Mortgage rates are holding steady today as homebuyers weigh options amid a still-volatile housing market. Read the latest housing updates here before checking rates. According to Zillow, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 7.09% as of Tuesday, May 27, 2025 — unchanged from the day prior but up slightly from last week.
The national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 7.14% on May 22, 2025, according to data from Zillow. That’s an increase of 13 basis points from last week’s average of 7.01%, continuing an upward trend in borrowing costs that began earlier this spring. Latest mortgage rates as of May 22, 2025 Here’s how today’s
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is giving “very serious consideration” to taking mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, more than 15 years after they were taken under government control to stabilize the U.S. economy in the wake of the 2008 housing market collapse. “I am giving very serious consideration to
Mortgage rates continued to fluctuate on Monday, May 19, 2025, with the national average for a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.05%, according to Zillow. This marks a slight increase from 7.03% the previous day and a 4 basis point jump from last week’s average of 7.01%. Meanwhile, the average 15-year fixed mortgage rate edged
Mortgage rates continue to fluctuate in mid-May, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage dipping just below 7% after a brief spike earlier this month. According to Zillow, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 6.99% as of May 16, 2025—down two basis points from the previous day. However, it remains up slightly from