High Volatility Keeps Rates in Mid‑6% Range

High Volatility Keeps Rates in Mid‑6% Range

As of Thursday, May 7, 2026, I’m seeing a bit of breathing room for homebuyers and homeowners alike. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has nudged down to 6.26%, a welcome drop of... Read more »
30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 39 Basis Points Year-Over-Year

30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Drops Steeply by 39 Basis Points Year-Over-Year

The 30 year fixed mortgage rate has seen a significant drop of 39 basis points compared to this time last year. While there’s been a small bump up in the past week,... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 14 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 14 Basis Points

Are you thinking about refinancing your mortgage? As of today, May 6, 2026, the waters are a little choppy. The 30-year fixed refinance rate has taken a bit of a jump, climbing... Read more »
High Volatility Keeps Rates in Mid‑6% Range

Inflation and Spring Spike Pushes Rates Higher

If you’re hoping to buy a home or refinance, the news isn’t exactly jumping for joy today. As of this morning, according to the latest data from Zillow, the average rate for... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 14 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 7 Basis Points

May 5, 2026 – If you’re thinking about refinancing your mortgage, you’ll want to pay attention to what’s happening with rates today. As of this morning, the average rate for a 30-year... Read more »
High Volatility Keeps Rates in Mid‑6% Range

Inflation Pushes 30‑Year FRM to One‑Month High

As of today, May 5, 2026, we’re seeing long-term fixed mortgage rates tick up to a one-month high. This isn’t a shock, given everything that’s been happening in the economy, but it’s... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 14 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 1 Basis Point

It’s May 4th, 2026, and if you’ve been watching the mortgage market with a hawk’s eye, you might have noticed a tiny tremor. The good news is, for those looking to refinance,... Read more »
High Volatility Keeps Rates in Mid‑6% Range

Rates Edge Higher Again in Low‑6% Range

Thinking about buying a home or refinancing? You’re probably wondering where mortgage rates stand today. Well, as of Monday, May 4, 2026, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has started... Read more »
30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 14 Basis Points

30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 10 Basis Points

As of Sunday, May 3, 2026, it’s clear that refinance rates aren’t quite ready to settle down. The most common mortgage for homeowners, the 30-year fixed refinance, has nudged up by 10... Read more »
High Volatility Keeps Rates in Mid‑6% Range

Rates Are Holding Steady in the Low‑6% Range

If you’re wondering about today’s mortgage rates on May 3, 2026, the simple answer is they’re holding pretty steady, sitting in that low to mid-6% range. This stability comes as inflation remains... Read more »