If you're planning on getting a mortgage to buy a home, keeping an eye on rates is a smart move. Rates can shift daily—sometimes even hourly—and what seems like an insignificant change can ultimately impact your monthly payment and the total interest you’ll pay over time.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.

The White House celebrated mortgage rates falling below 6 percent for the first time in nearly four years this week as a victory for Trump.

US mortgage rates dropped below 6% this week, cracking a key threshold after years of punishing borrowing costs that sidelined millions of would-be buyers.

By Lucia Mutikani and Saeed Azhar WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 6% this week for the first time in 3-1/2 years, but the decline is likely temporary and on its own insufficient to significantly boost housing demand unless supply increases,

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance is 6.34% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, fixed-rate refinance mortgage average rate is 5.36%. For 20-year mortgage refinances, the average rate is 6.08%. Related: Compare Current ...

Mortgage rates in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest level since 2022, increasing purchasing power for first-time homebuyers and offering refinancing opportunities for current homeowners in Western Oregon.

A mortgage rate lock deposit is a fee charged by lenders to secure an interest rate between offer acceptance and closing, providing financial certainty.

Hoping to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know first.

Mortgage rates dropped below 6%, matching their lowest levels since 2022, as economic concerns over tariffs and a recent GDP report cause bond yields to drop.