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August 6, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% this week. While mortgage rates continue to influence affordability, the housing market is showing signs of adjustment, with listing prices modestly below year-ago levels and for-sale inventory improving from the limited supply seen in recent years.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of August 6, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.66%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.63%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.01%, down from last week when it averaged 6.04%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.75%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

July 30, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% this week. The housing market continues to benefit from more available inventory, providing prospective homebuyers with additional options and helping support buyer activity as mortgage rates fluctuate.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% as of July 30, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.58%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.72%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.04%, up from last week when it averaged 5.96%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.85%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

July 23, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% this week. As market conditions continue to evolve, borrowers should remember that shopping around for a mortgage rate can make a meaningful difference, potentially saving them thousands over the loan’s lifetime.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of July 23, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.55%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.74%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.96%, up from last week when it averaged 5.93%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.87%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

July 16, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% this week. Purchase application demand has weakened recently, but housing affordability is more favorable and housing inventory continues to rise, thus the backdrop for prospective homebuyers is modestly improving.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% as of July 16, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.49%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.75%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.93%, up from last week when it averaged 5.82%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.92%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

July 9, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% this week. Mortgage rates have not changed much recently, but economic growth and housing affordability continue to improve for homebuyers as they shop for homes in today’s market.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of July 9, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.43%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.72%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.82%, up from last week when it averaged 5.79%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.86%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

July 2, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage eased slightly this week averaging 6.43%. With rates at a seven-week low and purchase demand continuing to edge higher, it’s an encouraging sign as prospective homebuyers respond to modest improvements in affordability.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage veraged 6.43% as of July 2, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.49%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.67%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.79%, down from last week when it averaged 5.84%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.80%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.