Category: Financing
Today’s Mortgage Rates, May 16: Inflation, Oil Prices, and Treasury Yields Keep Rates Elevated
May 16th, 2026
It's a bit of a mixed bag out there for anyone looking to get a mortgage right now. As of today, May 16, 2026, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has ticked up to 6.41%. This isn't just …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, May 16, 2026: 30‑Year Refinance Rate Rises by 10 Basis Points
May 16th, 2026
If you're thinking about refinancing your mortgage, especially that 30-year fixed loan, you'll want to pay close attention to today's rates. As of May 16, 2026, the 30-year fixed refinance rate has nudged up by 10 basis points compared to …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, May 15: A Slight Drop in Rates Offers Fleeting Hope
May 15th, 2026
Here we are, mid-May 2026, and the mortgage rate dance continues. For those of you eyeing a new home or looking to refinance, the big headline today is that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has edged down to 6.27%. This …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, May 15, 2026: 30‑Year Refinance Rate Drops by 6 Basis Points
May 15th, 2026
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through May 2026, and the mortgage market is still keeping us on our toes. Today, May 15th, there's a glimmer of good news for those looking to refinance: the 30-year fixed refinance rate …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, May 14: 30‑Year Fixed Hits Highest Level Since March
May 14th, 2026
Thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current mortgage? If so, you're probably wondering what's happening with interest rates today, May 14, 2026. Well, I've got some news for you: Today's mortgage rates are trending higher, with the popular …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, May 14, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 18 Basis Points
May 14th, 2026
It's certainly a mixed bag out there in the mortgage world today, May 14, 2026. If you're looking to refinance your home, especially with a traditional 30-year fixed mortgage, you'll find that rates have edged up. The latest data from …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, May 13, 2026: Buyers Face Rising Rates Across the Board
May 13th, 2026
As of Wednesday, May 13, 2026, if you're looking to buy a home or refinance, you'll find that mortgage rates have seen an increase across the board for conventional loans. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now sitting at 6.26%, …Read more »
How to Get a 5% Mortgage Rate in 2026?
May 13th, 2026
In 2026, with benchmark rates hovering between 6.5% and 7%, aiming for that coveted 5% mortgage rate can feel like an uphill challenge. However, by thinking outside the typical 30-year fixed loan box and employing a few smart strategies, securing …Read more »
Mortgage Rate Predictions This Week: May 11th – 17th
May 13th, 2026
For anyone eyeing a new home or thinking about refinancing, the big question on everyone's mind is: what's going to happen with mortgage rates this week, from May 11th to May 17th? Based on what I'm seeing in the market, …Read more »
