The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to 6.61%, with the APR on a 15-year fixed mortgage dropping to 5.57%.
Borrowers paid an average rate of 6.61% on a 30-year mortgage, down from last week’s 6.65%. The APR on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is currently 6.64%.
Mortgage rates are influenced by economic factors like U.S. Treasury bond yields and the Federal Reserve’s decisions, making predictions on rate changes challenging.
Factors affecting mortgage rates include the economy's health, benchmark interest rates, and borrower-specific factors, with steps like maintaining good credit, a lower DTI ratio, and a 20% down payment helping secure competitive rates.