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Mortgage rates have taken a turn lower. Yesterday, Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell nine basis points to 6.37% for the week ending Wednesday. Meanwhile, 15-year mortgages were down three basis points to 5.74%.

“Rates may be stuck in a relatively narrow range for now,” loanDepot’s head economist, Jeff DerGurahian, said in a release. “A clearer move lower probably requires one of two things, or possibly both: some easing in the Middle East that allows oil flows to normalize, and/or more signs that employers are starting to respond to weaker demand. If that happens over the next several weeks, there is still a path for mortgage rates to move closer to 6%, but it is likely to be a gradual move rather than an overnight one.”

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Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data:

30-year fixed: 6.08%

20-year fixed: 5.97%

15-year fixed: 5.60%

5/1 ARM: 6.35%

7/1 ARM: 6.29%

30-year VA: 5.74%

15-year VA: 5.38%

5/1 VA: 5.53%

Remember, these are national averages and have been rounded to the nearest hundredth.

These are today's mortgage refinance rates, according to the latest Zillow data:

30-year fixed: 6.26%

20-year fixed: 6.16%

15-year fixed: 5.68%

5/1 ARM: 6.15%

7/1 ARM: 6.23%

30-year VA: 5.79%

15-year VA: 5.54%

5/1 VA: 5.39%

Again, the numbers provided are national averages rounded to the nearest hundredth. Mortgage refinance rates are often higher than rates when you buy a house, although that's not always the case.

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Your mortgage rate plays a large role in how much your monthly payment will be. Use this mortgage calculator to see how your mortgage amount, rate, and term length will impact your monthly payments:

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A mortgage interest rate is a fee for borrowing money from your lender, expressed as a percentage. You can choose from two types of rates: fixed or adjustable.

A fixed-rate mortgage locks in your rate for the entire life of your loan. For example, if you obtain a 30-year mortgage with a 6% interest rate, your rate will remain at 6% for the entire 30-year term unless you refinance or sell.

An adjustable-rate mortgage locks in your rate for a predetermined period and then adjusts it periodically. Let’s say you get a 7/1 ARM with an introductory rate of 6%. Your rate would be 6% for the first seven years, then the rate would increase or decrease once per year for the last 23 years of your term. Whether your rate goes up or down depends on several factors, such as the economy and housing market.

At the beginning of your mortgage term, most of your monthly payment goes toward interest. Your monthly payment toward mortgage principal and interest stays the same throughout the years — however, less and less of your payment goes toward interest, and more goes toward the mortgage principal or the amount you originally borrowed.

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A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is a good choice if you want a lower mortgage payment and the predictability that comes with having a fixed rate. Just know that your rate will be higher than if you choose a shorter term, and you will pay significantly more in interest over the years.

You may want to consider a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage if you aim to pay off your home loan quickly and save money on interest. These shorter terms come with lower interest rates, and since you’re cutting your repayment time in half, you’ll save a lot in interest in the long run. But you’ll need to be sure you can comfortably afford the higher monthly payments that come with 15-year terms.

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Typically, an adjustable-rate mortgage might be suitable if you plan to sell before the introductory rate period ends. Adjustable rates usually start lower than fixed rates, then your rate will change after a predetermined amount of time. However, 5/1 and 7/1 ARM rates have similar to (or even higher than) 30-year fixed rates recently. Before getting an ARM just for a lower rate, compare your rate options from term to term and lender to lender.

Yes, slightly. After hitting a recent high near 6.50% at the end of March, rates, as reported by Zillow, have reversed course and dropped more than a quarter point. However, they are almost a half-point higher than the three-year lows they attained at the end of February.

According to Freddie Mac, the national average 30-year mortgage fell by nine basis points to 6.37% for the week, while the average 15-year mortgage rate dropped three basis points to 5.74%.

According to March forecasts, the MBA expects the 30-year mortgage rate to be near 6.30% through 2026. Fannie Mae predicts a 30-year rate just under 6% by the end of the year.

Mortgage rates are likely to remain little changed in 2027. The MBA forecasts 30-year fixed rates of 6.20% to 6.30% for most of 2027. However, Fannie Mae is more optimistic, and predicts average rates near 5.6% to 5.7% in 2027.

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