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30-year fixed-rate mortgage

Interest rates for 30-year mortgages fell in the second half of 2025, prompting more house sales in Virginia. Photo by Adobe Stock
May 20, 2026

US mortgage rates rise to 6.56%, MBA says

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.56%, driven by inflation fears and higher oil prices amid geopolitical tensions.

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