Weekly Mortgage Rate Commentary
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 · April 17, 2026
Rates Finally Blinked. A Little.
30-Year Fixed
6.30%
-0.07% from prior week
15-Year Fixed
5.65%
The 30-year fixed fell to 6.30% this week, down seven basis points from last week's 6.37%. Small moves, but in the right direction for buyers who have been watching the 2026 rate story play out like a bad sequel to 2023.
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