Today, the mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose by 0.32% to 6.65%, while the APR on a 15-year fixed mortgage remained at 5.63%.
The average APR on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.68%, resulting in a monthly cost of approximately $642 for a $100,000 loan amount.
Experts do not anticipate a significant drop in mortgage rates despite recent fluctuations, influenced by factors like the Federal Reserve's decisions and global events.
Factors like credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and down payment amount can impact a borrower’s eligibility and the rates they qualify for when applying for a mortgage.