Every Thursday, after the Freddie Mac PMMS release, we look at what rates did, why, and what it means if you're buying or refinancing.
Latest · August 6, 2026
30-Year Fixed
6.75%
+0.09% from prior week
15-Year Fixed
6.29%
The 30-year fixed hit 6.75% this week, up 9 basis points and now more than half a percentage point higher than where it sat in late April. If you've been waiting for rates to come back down, they have not received the memo.
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