Housing finance tracker

Mortgage Rates Today

Track average 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates with real historical movement, mini charts, and comparison context against Treasury benchmarks.

30-Year Mortgage Rate

The most searched mortgage benchmark for homebuyers and refinancing decisions.

Updated 10/15/2026
7.40
%

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7.40%
2026-10-15
Range change: +1.10%
From 2025-10-09
1D
0.00
Since 2026-10-08
5D
0.00
Since 2026-10-08
1M
+0.64
Since 2026-09-10
6M
+1.03
Since 2026-04-09
1Y
+1.10
Since 2025-10-09
ALL
+0.07
Since 1971-04-02

15-Year Mortgage Rate

Useful for comparing shorter repayment terms and the tradeoff between monthly payment and total interest.

Updated 10/15/2026
6.71
%

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6.71%
2026-10-15
Range change: +1.18%
From 2025-10-09
1D
-0.02
Since 2026-10-08
5D
-0.02
Since 2026-10-08
1M
+0.62
Since 2026-09-10
6M
+0.97
Since 2026-04-09
1Y
+1.18
Since 2025-10-09
ALL
-2.06
Since 1991-08-30

What moves mortgage rates

Mortgage rates do not move one-for-one with the Fed. They are influenced by Treasury yields, mortgage-backed securities spreads, and lender pricing conditions. That is why historical comparison matters more than a single printed number.