Mortgage rates are up today, but still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.96%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 6.

Early forecasts called for a gradual decline in mortgage rates (potentially reaching 6% by the end of 2025), but concerns over a potential recession and uncertain trade policies h

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.86%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.81%.

Today’s 30-year mortgage rate rose to 7.14%, with 15-year and 5-year ARM rates also climbing. See current trends and tips to save.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has remained relatively close to its high so far this year of just above 7%, which it set in mid-January. The average rate’s low point so far was five weeks ago, when it briefly dropped to 6.62%. It’s now at its highest level since Feb. 13, when it averaged 6.87%.

If you're looking to buy a house, here's what to know about where mortgage rates are trending and how to get the best deal on your home loan.

Mortgage rates inched higher over the last week, delivering yet another blow to a lackluster spring housing market.

Long-term mortgage rates rose this week, but remained below the 7% level for the 18th consecutive week, said the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey.

Mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in three months. The average rate on the standard 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.86%, according to a survey of lenders by mortgage-finance giant Freddie Mac.