30 Year Mortgage Rate in the United States decreased to 6.77 percent in June 26 from 6.81 percent in the previous week. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States 30 Year Mortgage Rate.

After a period of gradual decline, the average annual rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States rose to 6.81 percent in 2023, up from the record-low 2.96 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.

Fixed 30-year mortgage rates in the United States averaged 6.88 percent in the week ending June 20 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.

Interactive historical chart showing the 30 year fixed rate mortgage average in the United States since 1971.

In the United States, interest rates for all mortgage types started to increase in 2021. This was due to the Federal Reserve introducing a series of hikes in the federal funds rate to contain the rising inflation. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the 30-year fixed rate rose slightly, to **** percent. Despite the increase, the rate remained below the peak of **** percent in the same quarter a year ago. Why have U.S. home sales decreased? Cheaper mortgages normally encourage consumers to buy homes, while higher borrowing costs have the opposite effect. As interest rates increased in 2022, the number of existing homes sold plummeted. Soaring house prices over the past 10 years have further affected housing affordability. Between 2013 and 2023, the median price of an existing single-family home risen by about ** percent. On the other hand, the median weekly earnings have risen much slower. Comparing mortgage terms and rates Between 2008 and 2023, the average rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage in the United States stood between **** and **** percent. Over the same period, a 30-year mortgage term averaged a fixed-rate of between **** and **** percent. Rates on 15-year loan terms are lower to encourage a quicker repayment, which helps to improve a homeowner’s equity.

The 10-year treasury constant maturity rate in the U.S. is forecast to increase by *** percentage points by 2027, while the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is expected to fall by *** percentage points. From *** percent in 2024, the average 30-year mortgage rate is projected to reach *** percent in 2027.

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United States Mortgage Fixed Rate: Mth Avg: 30 Year data was reported at 4.870 % pa in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.830 % pa for Oct 2018. United States Mortgage Fixed Rate: Mth Avg: 30 Year data is updated monthly, averaging 7.635 % pa from Apr 1971 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 572 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.450 % pa in Oct 1981 and a record low of 3.350 % pa in Dec 2012. United States Mortgage Fixed Rate: Mth Avg: 30 Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.M012: Mortgage Interest Rate.

Graph and download economic data for 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (MORTGAGE15US) from 1991-08-30 to 2025-06-26 about 15-year, fixed, mortgage, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.

United States Mortgage Fixed Rate: Wk Ending: 30 Year: Point data was reported at 0.500 % pa in 26 Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.400 % pa for 19 Jul 2018. United States Mortgage Fixed Rate: Wk Ending: 30 Year: Point data is updated weekly, averaging 0.600 % pa from Jan 2004 (Median) to 26 Jul 2018, with 760 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.900 % pa in 18 Nov 2010 and a record low of 0.300 % pa in 08 May 2008. United States Mortgage Fixed Rate: Wk Ending: 30 Year: Point data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Freddie Mac. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.M012: Mortgage Interest Rate.

Mortgage interest rates worldwide varied greatly in 2024, from less than **** percent in many European countries, to as high as ** percent in Turkey. The average mortgage rate in a country depends on the central bank's base lending rate and macroeconomic indicators such as inflation and forecast economic growth. Since 2022, inflationary pressures have led to rapid increase in mortgage interest rates. Which are the leading mortgage markets? An easy way to estimate the importance of the mortgage sector in each country is by comparing household debt depth, or the ratio of the debt held by households compared to the county's GDP. In 2023, Switzerland, Australia, and Canada had some of the highest household debt to GDP ratios worldwide. While this indicator shows the size of the sector relative to the country’s economy, the value of mortgages outstanding allows to compare the market size in different countries. In Europe, for instance, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France were the largest mortgage markets by outstanding mortgage lending. Mortgage lending trends in the U.S. In the United States, new mortgage lending soared in 2021. This was largely due to the growth of new refinance loans that allow homeowners to renegotiate their mortgage terms and replace their existing loan with a more favorable one. Following the rise in interest rates, the mortgage market cooled, and refinance loans declined.

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United States WAS: Effective Rate: 30-Year Jumbo: 1-Wk Change data was reported at 0.060 Point in 20 Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.010 Point for 13 Jul 2018. United States WAS: Effective Rate: 30-Year Jumbo: 1-Wk Change data is updated weekly, averaging -0.010 Point from Jan 2011 (Median) to 20 Jul 2018, with 392 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.290 Point in 11 Feb 2011 and a record low of -0.230 Point in 22 Apr 2011. United States WAS: Effective Rate: 30-Year Jumbo: 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: 30-Year Jumbo: 1-Wk Change data was reported at 0.000 Point in 23 Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.100 Point for 16 Nov 2018. United States WAS: Contract Rate: 30-Year Jumbo: 1-Wk Change data is updated weekly, averaging -0.010 Point from Jan 2011 (Median) to 23 Nov 2018, with 410 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.290 Point in 21 Jun 2013 and a record low of -0.240 Point in 22 Apr 2011. United States WAS: Contract Rate: 30-Year Jumbo: 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.

Mortgage rates in the Netherlands increased sharply in 2022 and 2023, after declining gradually between 2008 and 2021. In December 2022, the average interest rate for new mortgage loans stood at **** percent, and by the end of 2023, it had risen to **** percent. The 10-year interest rate was the lowest, at **** percent; the floating and less than one-year interest rates amounted to **** and **** percent, respectively. In early 2024, mortgage rates decreased notably. Are mortgage rates in the Netherlands different from those in other European countries? When comparing this ranking to data that covers multiple European countries, the Netherlands’ mortgage rate was similar to the rates found in Spain, the United Kingdom, and Sweden. It was, however, a lot lower than the rates in Eastern Europe. Hungary and Romania, for example, had some of the highest mortgage rates. For more information on the European mortgage market and how much the countries differ from each other, please visit this dedicated research page. How big is the mortgage market in the Netherlands? The Netherlands has overall seen an increase in the number of mortgage loans sold and is regarded as one of the countries with the highest mortgage debt in Europe. The reason behind this is that Dutch homeowners were able to for many years to deduct interest paid from pre-tax income (a system known in the Netherlands as hypotheekrenteaftrek). Total mortgage debt of Dutch households has been increasing year-on-year since 2013.

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United States WAS: Total Points: 30-Year Jumbo: 1-Wk Change data was reported at 0.010 Point in 20 Jul 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.070 Point for 13 Jul 2018. United States WAS: Total Points: 30-Year Jumbo: 1-Wk Change data is updated weekly, averaging 0.000 Point from Jan 2011 (Median) to 20 Jul 2018, with 392 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.230 Point in 30 Dec 2016 and a record low of -0.200 Point in 06 Jul 2018. United States WAS: Total Points: 30-Year Jumbo: 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: Effective Rate: FRM 30-Year: 1-Wk Change data was reported at 0.000 Point in 20 Jul 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.020 Point for 13 Jul 2018. United States WAS: Effective Rate: FRM 30-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 0.610 Point in 09 Oct 1998 and a record low of -0.530 Point in 28 Nov 2008. United States WAS: Effective Rate: FRM 30-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.

Mortgage Rate in Sweden increased to 3.13 percent in April from 3.09 percent in March of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Average Interest Rate on New Agreements for Mortgages to Households.