<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Today’s average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.81%, down 0.01% from the previous week.Consider a 15-year fixed mortgage for lower rates, although with higher monthly payments due to the shorter loan term.The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.81%, with an APR of 6.84%.At 6.81%, a 30-year fixed mortgage results in around $652 per month in principal and interest per $100,000 borrowed.The average interest rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.81%, costing approximately $834 per month for $100,000 borrowed.Current rate for a 30-year fixed-rate jumbo mortgage is 7.14%, with a total interest of $143,365 over the loan term.Mortgage rates fluctuated in 2024 despite Federal Reserve rate cuts, with a slight decrease in early 2025.Experts forecast no significant drop in rates, influenced by economic factors and global events.Multiple factors impact mortgage rates, including U.S. Treasury bond yields and Federal Reserve decisions.Improving finances and maintaining good credit score can help qualify for competitive mortgage rates.