After reaching a peak of 7.04% in January 2025, mortgage rates retreated to the mid-6% range in March but then reversed course and have remained stuck between 6.75% and 6.9% since early May. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.

Ongoing uncertainty could cause rates to stay high, or increase further. For instance, if tariffs cause inflation to reignite, which most experts and Fed officials expect, it could result in higher bond yields and fewer interest rate cuts by the central bank. Both would be bad for mortgage rates.

Mortgage rates are down and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.77%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 5.