August 6, 2026
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% this week. While mortgage rates continue to influence affordability, the housing market is showing signs of adjustment, with listing prices modestly below year-ago levels and for-sale inventory improving from the limited supply seen in recent years.
- The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of August 6, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.66%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.63%.
- The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.01%, down from last week when it averaged 6.04%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.75%.
Information provided by Freddie Mac.
