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
Mortgage rates jumped significantly on May 15, 2025, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now sitting at 6.90%. That’s a 1.47% increase from last week, according to data from the Mortgage Research Center. This rate hike marks one of the largest week-over-week increases in 2025 and could impact affordability for buyers and homeowners considering refinancing.
Mortgage rates ticked up slightly on May 14, 2025, following a mixed April inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While year-over-year inflation cooled to its slowest pace since February 2021, housing costs remain elevated—contributing to instability in mortgage interest rates across the board. Today’s mortgage interest rates According to Zillow data, the average
Mortgage rates are edging upward again, adding pressure for homebuyers navigating a difficult spring market. Economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, and trade tensions are keeping rates volatile—and today’s numbers reflect that. According to the latest data: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage: 6.83% (up 0.01% from last week) 15-year fixed-rate mortgage: 6.02% (down 0.01% from last week) 5/1 adjustable-rate
Many 2025 housing market forecasts were hopeful that lower rates would’ve arrived by now to accompany the typical peak of the spring purchase season. But economic uncertainty sparked by President Donald Trump’s global tariff policies and resulting fears of rising inflation have kept rates near 7% for much of the year. Fed effects The Federal
Refinance rates moved higher again as of May 6, 2025, according to the latest data from the Mortgage Research Center. The 30-year fixed refinance rate rose to 6.92%, while the 15-year fixed rate dropped slightly to 5.76%. 30-year fixed refinance rates move up The average 30-year fixed-rate refinance hit 6.92%, up from 6.10% a week
Mortgage rates increased across most term lengths today, according to new data from Zillow. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose by nine basis points to 6.70%, while the 15-year fixed rate climbed five basis points to 5.95%. Adjustable rates also moved higher, with the 5/1 ARM jumping 15 basis points to 6.88%. The Federal
The Federal Reserve is meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday, so we could see mortgage rates fluctuate a bit this week. Fed officials have made it clear that they want to wait and see how tariffs impact the economy before they make any moves, so it’s unlikely they’ll lower the federal funds rate at this meeting.
The labor market is humming along in spite of headwinds from the Trump administration’s tariffs. Until we see signs of weakening in the economy, mortgage rates are likely to remain near their current levels. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April, more than expected. The