Category: Financing
Mortgage Rates Today, May 20, 2026: 30‑Year Refinance Rate Rises by 37 Basis Points
May 20th, 2026
If you have been keeping an eye on your home loan options lately, you likely felt a bit of a shock today. As of May 20, 2026, the 30-year fixed refinance rate has climbed to 7.05%, marking a significant jump …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates Rise, May 19: Inflation and Fed Hawkishness Lift Borrowing Costs
May 19th, 2026
As of May 19, 2026, mortgage rates are showing an upward trend across most loan types, reflecting persistent inflation and global economic uncertainties. Buyers are seeing the 20-year fixed rate jump to 6.39% and the 30-year VA rate reach 6.00%, …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, May 19, 2026: 30‑Year Refinance Rate Rises by 14 Basis Points
May 19th, 2026
It’s Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and if you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, the news isn’t exactly what we hoped for. The big headline today is that the 30-year fixed refinance rate has nudged up by 14 basis points, settling …Read more »
30‑Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops by 45 Basis Points Year-Over-Year
May 19th, 2026
Good news for anyone dreaming of homeownership or looking to refinance: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen by a significant 45 basis points (that’s 0.45%) compared to this time last year, currently standing at 6.36% as …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, May 18: Rates Surge Across the Board, Elevating Borrowing Costs
May 18th, 2026
If you're looking at buying a home or refinancing, you'll want to know that mortgage rates took a small jump this week. As of May 18, 2026, you're looking at an average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage around 6.41%, …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, May 18, 2026: 30‑Year Refinance Rate Rises by 16 Basis Points
May 18th, 2026
So, here’s the scoop for anyone looking to refinance their mortgage today, May 18, 2026: the 30-year fixed refinance rate has nudged up by 16 basis points compared to last week, landing at 6.84%. While this might seem like a …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, May 17, 2026: 30‑Year Refinance Rate Rises by 20 Basis Points
May 17th, 2026
Well, it’s another Sunday, and the mortgage market is giving us something to talk about. The big news today is that the 30‑year fixed refinance rate has nudged up to 6.81%, a 20 basis point increase from where we were …Read more »
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now or Wait Until 2027?
May 17th, 2026
Deciding whether to refinance your mortgage right now or hold off until 2027 is a big question for many homeowners. My advice, based on what I'm seeing and what the experts are saying, is straightforward: if your current mortgage rate …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, May 17: Borrowing Costs Rise Sharply Across Loan Types
May 17th, 2026
If you're thinking about buying a home or refinancing, you've likely noticed that mortgage rates have taken a significant jump today, May 17, 2026. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now hovering around 6.51% APR, a noticeable …Read more »
