Category: Financing

As of Thursday, May 7, 2026, I'm seeing a bit of breathing room for homebuyers and homeowners alike. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has nudged down to 6.26%, a welcome drop of 5 basis points from yesterday's 6.31%. While this …Read more  »

Well, if you've been watching the mortgage rates like a hawk, today brought some welcome news. After a bit of a rollercoaster ride lately, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate refinance took a noticeable dip, dropping by 20 basis …Read more  »

If you're dreaming of that sweet 4% mortgage rate, I’ve got to be upfront: it’s highly unlikely we’ll see that magic number for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States within the next few years. Based on what most …Read more  »

If you're hoping to buy a home or refinance, the news isn't exactly jumping for joy today. As of this morning, according to the latest data from Zillow, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has ticked up again, …Read more  »

It’s a moment many prospective homebuyers have been waiting for: the 30-year fixed mortgage rate, despite a slight uptick this week, is showing a robust 46 basis point decrease year-over-year, a significant drop that’s making homeownership feel more accessible again, …Read more  »

Are you thinking about refinancing your mortgage? As of today, May 6, 2026, the waters are a little choppy. The 30-year fixed refinance rate has taken a bit of a jump, climbing to 6.73%. This is an increase of 14 …Read more  »

As of today, May 5, 2026, we're seeing long-term fixed mortgage rates tick up to a one-month high. This isn't a shock, given everything that's been happening in the economy, but it's definitely something to pay close attention to if …Read more  »

May 5, 2026 – If you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, you’ll want to pay attention to what’s happening with rates today. As of this morning, the average rate for a 30-year fixed refinance has nudged up to 6.66%, showing …Read more  »

Thinking about buying a home or refinancing? You're probably wondering where mortgage rates stand today. Well, as of Monday, May 4, 2026, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has started the week at 6.20%, continuing a gentle uphill …Read more  »