Mortgage rates hit 6.95% in biggest weekly jump since April 2025. Don’t expect a big reversal soon

Freddie Mac’s average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.95% for the week ended Sept. 16, up from 6.76% the prior week.

Mortgage Rates Just Took Their Biggest Jump in Over a Year

Mortgage rates near 7% are reshaping affordability and buyer decisions in today’s housing market. See what higher rates could ...

What will you do if mortgage interest rates rise by 0.25%? I created a personal kit to compare 'stay as is, switch to fixed, prepay, or refinance'

I think many people feel anxious when they see news that mortgage interest rates have risen. I have a mortgage too, so I am one of them.But what really causes trouble is what comes next.'So, what ...

Fed raises rates: What it means for your credit cards, mortgages, savings accounts and auto loans

The Fed's quarter-point rate hike will impact a range of consumer borrowing and savings costs, including mortgages, credit ...

Rent‑reporting tools offer path to stronger credit as mortgage rates climb

With mortgage rates continuing to rise and new home construction slowing, many prospective buyers are finding homeownership ...

The new rules for selling your home with mortgage rates near 7%

With mortgage rates on the cusp of topping 7% for the fifth year in a row, it might be time to stop waiting for lower rates ...

What are VA loan rates today, Sept. 17, 2026 — and the best lenders

VA loans — mortgages backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — are designed to help veterans and active service ...