CitationinsytesBI. (2026). Mortgage rates today: 7.18% for a 30-year fixed. Data: Freddie Mac, Primary Mortgage Market Survey, November 5, 2026. https://www.insytesbi.com/economy/mortgage-rates/
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average 30-year mortgage rate today?
7.18% for the week of November 5, 2026, from Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey of lenders. The 15-year fixed averaged 6.57%. Your own rate depends on your credit score, down payment and points.
What were mortgage rates a year ago?
6.17% for a 30-year fixed in the week of October 30, 2025, so rates are up 1.01 points since then.
What was the average mortgage rate in 2025?
6.60% for a 30-year fixed and 5.78% for a 15-year, the average of 53 weekly surveys. 2026 so far averages 6.53%.
What was the lowest mortgage rate ever?
2.65% for a 30-year fixed, in the week of January 7, 2021. The highest was 18.63% in the week of October 9, 1981. The survey began in 1971.
How much does a 1% lower rate save?
On a $300,000 30-year loan, 7.18% costs $2,032 a month and 6.18% costs $1,834: $199 less a month and $71,564 over the loan.