Category: Financing
Today’s Mortgage Rates, August 23: Bond Market Volatility Keeps Rates Climbing
August 23rd, 2026
Today's mortgage rates, August 23, 2026, are climbing again as bond market volatility keeps lenders on edge. The 30-year fixed rose to 6.64%, up 10 basis points from last week, while the 15-year fixed ticked up slightly to 5.88%. The …Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops for the Second Consecutive Week
August 23rd, 2026
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dipped for the second week in a row, offering a bit of breathing room for borrowers. As of August 20, 2026, this popular home loan option is averaging 6.65%, a small but welcome change …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, August 23, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 1 Basis Point
August 23rd, 2026
Well, it looks like mortgage rates are doing a bit of a slow dance today, August 23, 2026. The big news is that the 30-year fixed refinance rate has dipped by a tiny 1 basis point, settling at 7.03%. While …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, August 22: Rates Turn Volatile as 5/1 ARM Rises by Basis 49 Points
August 22nd, 2026
Today's mortgage rates, August 22, 2026, are turning volatile heading into the weekend: the 5/1 ARM jumped a sharp 49 basis points to 6.74%, the biggest single-day move in weeks, while the 30-year fixed rose to 6.64% — putting rates …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, August 22, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 9 Basis Points
August 22nd, 2026
If you've been thinking about refinancing your home, you'll want to know that on August 22, 2026, the average 30-year fixed refinance rate climbed by 9 basis points from the previous week, reaching 7.11%. This means it's a bit more …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, August 21: 30-Year Rate Drops to 6.50%, Lowest in a Week
August 21st, 2026
Today's mortgage rates, August 21, 2026, are dropping to their lowest point in about a week: the 30-year fixed fell to 6.50%, continuing a gentle slide from the highs seen earlier this month. The 15-year fixed ticked up slightly to …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, August 21, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 16 Basis Points
August 21st, 2026
Today, August 21, 2026, we're seeing a welcome drop in the average rate for a 30-year fixed refinance. It's now sitting at 6.86%, which is a sweet 16 basis points lower than last week's average. This little dip might be …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, August 20: 30-Year Drops to 6.52% as Treasury Steps In to Calm Rates
August 20th, 2026
Today's mortgage rates, August 20, 2026, are dropping: the 30-year fixed fell to 6.52%, down 3 basis points from yesterday, after the U.S. Treasury Department stepped in with an unusual move — announcing it would at least double its buyback …Read more »
Mortgage Rate Trends Over the Last 10 Years: 2016-2026
August 20th, 2026
Mortgage rates over the last 10 years have been like a roller coaster, dipping to historic lows and then zooming up to heights we haven’t seen in ages! After hitting a super low of 2.65% in January 2021, the typical …Read more »
