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Mortgage Bankers Association

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.

A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, U.S. July 25, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake//File Photo
Apr 1, 2026

US mortgage rates jump to 6.57%, highest since August, MBA says

Mortgage Bankers Association reports US 30-year fixed mortgage rates jumped to 6.57%, highest since august, driven by inflation fears and middle east tensions.

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