Category: Financing
30-Year Mortgage Rate Predictions for 2026
May 22nd, 2026
Trying to make sense of the housing market in 2026 can feel a bit like guesswork—especially when it comes to those all‑important 30‑year mortgage rates. Will they finally dip into a more comfortable range, or are we looking at another …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, May 21: Rates Hit New Highs With 30-Year Fixed Rising to 6.55%
May 21st, 2026
Today, May 21st, 2026, the mortgage market is feeling the heat as rates continue their upward climb, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate now sitting at 6.55%, the highest it's been since August of last year. This surge isn't …Read more »
Mortgage Rates Today, May 21, 2026: 30‑Year Refinance Rate Surges by 32 Basis Points
May 21st, 2026
As of today, May 21, 2026, the mortgage refinance market is experiencing a significant shift, with the national average 30-year fixed refinance rate jumping to 7.00%. This marks a notable increase of 32 basis points from the previous week's average …Read more »
Today’s Mortgage Rates, May 20: Rates Rise Sharply Across the Board for Conventional Loans
May 20th, 2026
If you're looking to buy a home or refinance, you've likely noticed that mortgage rates have taken a hike today, May 20, 2026. Across the board, conventional mortgage rates are up, with the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage now sitting at …Read more »
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 »
