Fixed 30-year mortgage rates in the United States averaged 6.84 percent in the week ending July 18 of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States MBA 30-Yr Mortgage Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The rate on 15-year fixed rate mortgages in the United States decreased in the period after the Great Recession and reached its lowest level in 2021, followed by a steep increase in the next two years. In the early 1990s, the rate on a 15-year fixed rate mortgage was between six and nine percent. The rate then fell to 2.27 percent in 2021. After the Federal Reserve introduced several bank rate hikes to tackle the rising inflation, the mortgage rate soared to 6.11 percent — the highest rate observed since 2008. The rate for 30-year fixed mortgages and five-year ARM mortgages followed a similar trend.

Mortgage Application in the United States increased by 0.80 percent in the week ending July 18 of 2025 over the previous week. This dataset provides - United States MBA Mortgage Applications - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The U.S. bank prime loan rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past three decades, reflecting broader economic trends and monetary policy decisions. From a high of **** percent in 1990, the rate has seen periods of decline, stability, and recent increases. As of May 2025, the prime rate stood at *** percent, marking a notable rise from the historic lows seen in the early 2020s. Federal Reserve's impact on lending rates The prime rate's trajectory closely mirrors changes in the federal funds rate, which serves as a key benchmark for the U.S. financial system. In 2023, the Federal Reserve implemented a series of rate hikes, pushing the federal funds target range to 5.25-5.5 percent by year-end. This aggressive monetary tightening was aimed at combating rising inflation, and its effects rippled through various lending rates, including the prime rate. Long-term investment outlook While short-term rates have risen, long-term investment yields have also seen changes. The 10-year U.S. Treasury bond, a benchmark for long-term interest rates, showed an average market yield of **** percent in the second quarter of 2024, adjusted for constant maturity and inflation. This figure represents a recovery from negative real returns seen in 2021, reflecting shifting expectations for economic growth and inflation. The evolving yield environment has implications for both borrowers and investors, influencing decisions across the financial landscape.

Graph and download economic data for 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (MORTGAGE15US) from 1991-08-30 to 2025-07-17 about 15-year, fixed, mortgage, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.

Following the drastic increase directly after the COVID-19 pandemic, the delinquency rate started to gradually decline, falling below *** percent in the second quarter of 2023. In the second half of 2023, the delinquency rate picked up, but remained stable throughout 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, **** percent of mortgage loans were delinquent. That was significantly lower than the **** percent during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 or the peak of *** percent during the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007-2010. What does the mortgage delinquency rate tell us? The mortgage delinquency rate is the share of the total number of mortgaged home loans in the U.S. where payment is overdue by 30 days or more. Many borrowers eventually manage to service their loan, though, as indicated by the markedly lower foreclosure rates. Total home mortgage debt in the U.S. stood at almost ** trillion U.S. dollars in 2024. Not all mortgage loans are made equal ‘Subprime’ loans, being targeted at high-risk borrowers and generally coupled with higher interest rates to compensate for the risk. These loans have far higher delinquency rates than conventional loans. Defaulting on such loans was one of the triggers for the 2007-2010 financial crisis, with subprime delinquency rates reaching almost ** percent around this time. These higher delinquency rates translate into higher foreclosure rates, which peaked at just under ** percent of all subprime mortgages in 2011.

Spain Mortgage Lending Rate: Over 3 Years: Average: Banks and Savings Banks data was reported at 1.932 % pa in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.891 % pa for Sep 2018. Spain Mortgage Lending Rate: Over 3 Years: Average: Banks and Savings Banks data is updated monthly, averaging 4.553 % pa from Nov 1990 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 336 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.920 % pa in Jan 1991 and a record low of 1.854 % pa in Jul 2018. Spain Mortgage Lending Rate: Over 3 Years: Average: Banks and Savings Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Spain. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Spain – Table ES.M009: Mortgage Rate.

MBA Mortgage Market Index in the United States increased to 255.50 points in July 18 from 253.50 points in the previous week. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States MBA Mortgage Market Index.

United States WAS: Effective Rate: FRM 15-Year: 1-Wk Change data was reported at 0.020 Point in 20 Jul 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.020 Point for 13 Jul 2018. United States WAS: Effective Rate: FRM 15-Year: 1-Wk Change data is updated weekly, averaging -0.010 Point from Jan 1990 (Median) to 20 Jul 2018, with 1489 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.690 Point in 14 Sep 1990 and a record low of -0.820 Point in 07 Sep 1990. United States WAS: Effective Rate: FRM 15-Year: 1-Wk Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Mortgage Bankers Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.M013: Weekly Applications Survey: Mortgage Interest Rate.

United States WAS: Contract Rate: FRM 15-Year: 1-Wk Change data was reported at -0.010 Point in 23 Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.040 Point for 16 Nov 2018. United States WAS: Contract Rate: FRM 15-Year: 1-Wk Change data is updated weekly, averaging -0.010 Point from Jan 1990 (Median) to 23 Nov 2018, with 1507 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.670 Point in 14 Sep 1990 and a record low of -0.790 Point in 07 Sep 1990. United States WAS: Contract Rate: FRM 15-Year: 1-Wk Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Mortgage Bankers Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.M013: Weekly Applications Survey: Mortgage Interest Rate.

Since 2004, the median value of a mortgage advance for a home purchase in the UK has more than doubled. In 2024, the average mortgage advance stood at ******* British pounds. The increase has been a direct result of the overall rise of house prices in the UK.

After a period of gradual decline, the average annual rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States rose to **** percent in 2023, up from the record-low **** percent in 2021. In 2024, interest rates declined slightly. The rate for 15-year fixed mortgages and five-year ARM mortgages followed a similar trend. This was a result of the Federal Reserve increasing the bank rate - a measure introduced to tackle the rising inflation. U.S. home prices going through the roof Mortgage rates have a strong impact on the market – the lower the rate, the lower the loan repayment. The rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreasing after the Great Recession has stimulated the market and boosted home sales. Another problem consumers face is the fact that house prices are rising at an unaffordable level. The median sales price of a new home sold surged in 2021, while the median weekly earnings of a full-time employee maintained a more moderate increase. What are the differences between 15-year and 30-year mortgages? Two of the most popular loan terms available to homebuyers are the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage and the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. The 30-year option appeals to more consumers because the repayment is spread out over 30 years, meaning the monthly payments are lower. Consumers choosing the 15-year option will have to pay higher monthly payments but benefit from lower interest rates.

Graph and download economic data for 30-Year Fixed Rate FHA Mortgage Index (OBMMIFHA30YF) from 2017-01-03 to 2025-07-21 about FHA, 30-year, fixed, mortgage, rate, indexes, and USA.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the refinance mortgage originations of one-to-four family housing in the United States rose to approximately 190 billion U.S. dollars. This was substantially higher than the recent market dip to 46 billion U.S. dollars in the final quarter of 2021. Nevertheless, the increase was shy from the volumes observed during the 2020-2021 peak, when refinancing activity surged due to low mortgage interest rates. Refinance mortgage originations were less than 39 percent of total mortgage originations in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Mortgage originations in the United States plummeted in 2021 and 2022, after soaring to an all-time high in the previous two years. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the value of new mortgage originations amounted to 494 billion U.S. dollars, about 200 billion U.S. dollars higher than the dip in the first quarter of 2023. These fluctuations were mostly because of the development of mortgage interest rates and mortgage lending for home refinance: While interest rates were at a record low in 2020, many homebuyers used the opportunity to refinance their loan. After rates increased, refinancing declined dramatically. How have home sales developed? Over the past decade, the annual number of homes sold in the U.S. ranged between 4.7 million and 6.9 million, with the number of sales of existing homes far outweighing that of newly built homes sold. Housing transactions have generally declined since 2021 because of the less favorable credit conditions and worsening housing affordability. Cash purchases on the rise Although buying in cash is largely uncommon in the U.S., the number of houses bought with cash has increased since 2009. For those who can afford it, a cash purchase provides a number of benefits. Most importantly, cash buyers save from mortgage payments. Additionally, the closing time on these transactions time faster, which gives a competitive advantage in markets with a lot of competition.

The benchmark interest rate in Canada was last recorded at 2.75 percent. This dataset provides - Canada Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Australia was last recorded at 3.85 percent. This dataset provides - Australia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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United States WAS: Effective Rate: FHA 203: 1-Wk Change data was reported at 0.020 Point in 20 Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.040 Point for 13 Jul 2018. United States WAS: Effective Rate: FHA 203: 1-Wk Change data is updated weekly, averaging -0.010 Point from Jan 1990 (Median) to 20 Jul 2018, with 1489 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.810 Point in 10 Oct 2008 and a record low of -0.560 Point in 19 Jun 1992. United States WAS: Effective Rate: FHA 203: 1-Wk Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Mortgage Bankers Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.M013: Weekly Applications Survey: Mortgage Interest Rate.

The U.S. housing market has slowed, after ** consecutive years of rising home prices. In 2021, house prices surged by an unprecedented ** percent, marking the highest increase on record. However, the market has since cooled, with the Freddie Mac House Price Index showing more modest growth between 2022 and 2024. In 2024, home prices increased by *** percent. That was lower than the long-term average of *** percent since 1990. Impact of mortgage rates on homebuying The recent cooling in the housing market can be partly attributed to rising mortgage rates. After reaching a record low of **** percent in 2021, the average annual rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage more than doubled in 2023. This significant increase has made homeownership less affordable for many potential buyers, contributing to a substantial decline in home sales. Despite these challenges, forecasts suggest a potential recovery in the coming years. How much does it cost to buy a house in the U.S.? In 2023, the median sales price of an existing single-family home reached a record high of over ******* U.S. dollars. Newly built homes were even pricier, despite a slight decline in the median sales price in 2023. Naturally, home prices continue to vary significantly across the country, with West Virginia being the most affordable state for homebuyers.