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.

Fixed 30-year mortgage rates in the United States averaged 6.77 percent in the week ending July 4 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.

Among the reported Asia-Pacific countries, South Korea had the lowest mortgage interest rate of 4.16 percent as of December 2023. New Zealand and Australia had the next lowest mortgage interest rates, at 7.59 and 7.81 percent, respectively, as of January 2024.

30 Year Mortgage Rate in the United States increased to 6.72 percent in July 10 from 6.67 percent in the previous week. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States 30 Year Mortgage Rate.

Mortgage interest rates in Italy decreased substantially between 2013 and 2021 before rising in the following years. As of the fourth quarter of 2024, the mortgage interest rates amounted to **** percent — lower than the rate in the same period in the previous year. A slowly recovering market Despite not reaching the pre-crisis levels, an increase in the number of transactions in the residential real estate market as well as the volume of mortgages stipulated for house purchase indicate a positive trend for the sector in Italy. Homeownership in Italy reached **** percent in 2021, one of the highest rates in Western Europe. Low interest rates, especially when compared to other European countries, and decreasing house prices led to a renewed interest in the real estate market in Italy. Milan, an attractive destination for investments In recent years, more than in the past, thanks to its role as a capital of business and finance as well as an innovation hub, Milan was able to attract human capital and investments, both domestic and foreign. This ability to grow and innovate was also reflected in the real estate market, which was the most dynamic in the country. Transactions in residential real estate in Milan increased steadily since 2012, except for 2020, and so did prices: some areas of the city are among the most expensive in the country to buy a property.

The average mortgage interest rate decreased in nearly every country in Europe between 2012 and 2021, followed by an increase in response to inflation. In the fourth quarter of 2024, Poland, Hungary, and Romania topped the ranking as the countries with the highest mortgage interest rates in Europe. Conversely, Belgium, Spain, and Italy displayed the lowest interest rates. The UK, which is the country with the largest value of mortgages outstanding, had an interest rate of **** percent.

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.

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Bosnia and Herzegovina, September, 2024 The most recent value is 4.43 percent as of September 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 4.34 percent. Historically, the average for Bosnia and Herzegovina from January 2012 to September 2024 is 5.08 percent. The minimum of 3.45 percent was recorded in April 2019, while the maximum of 7.94 percent was reached in November 2012. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

The mortgage interest rate in Finland generally decreased between 2014 and 2022, followed by an increase. Factors that influence mortgage interest rates include inflation, economic growth, monetary policies, the bond market, the stability of lenders, and the overall conditions of the housing market. The mortgage interest rate in Finland decreased to its lowest value of 0.69 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020 as part of an overall trend of falling mortgage interest rates in Europe. The mortgage interest rate has since risen to 4.31 percent by the second quarter of 2024.

Mortgage interest rates in Europe soared in 2022 and remained elevated in the following two years. In many countries, this resulted in interest rates more than doubling. In the UK, the average mortgage interest rate rose from **** percent in 2020 to **** percent in 2023, before falling to **** in 2024. Why did mortgage interest rates increase? Mortgage rates have risen as a result of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate increase. The ECB increased its interest rates to tackle inflation. As inflation calms, the ECB is expected to cut rates, which allows mortgage lenders to reduce mortgage interest rates. What is the impact of interest rates on home buying? Lower interest rates make taking out a housing loan more affordable, and thus, encourage homebuying. That can be seen in many countries across Europe: In France, the number of residential properties sold rose in the years leading up to 2021, and fell as interest rates increased. The number of houses sold in the UK followed a similar trend.

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Bulgaria, March, 2025 The most recent value is 2.77 percent as of March 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 2.76 percent. Historically, the average for Bulgaria from January 2007 to March 2025 is 6.16 percent. The minimum of 2.76 percent was recorded in December 2024, while the maximum of 9.84 percent was reached in December 2008. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Among the factors that influence mortgage interest rates are inflation, economic growth, monetary policies, the bond market, lenders' stability, and the housing market's overall conditions. The mortgage interest rate in Romania fluctuated during the period under observation, with an upward trend from the second quarter of 2017 onwards. The first quarter of 2023 reached the highest value recorded — 7.85 percent; by the fourth quarter of 2024, it dropped to 6.01 percent.

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Turkey, June, 2025 The most recent value is 43.23 percent as of June 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 43.56 percent. Historically, the average for Turkey from January 2002 to June 2025 is 20.41 percent. The minimum of 8.3 percent was recorded in June 2013, while the maximum of 58.45 percent was reached in January 2002. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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As of December 2024, the average interest rate for a new standard 1-year residential mortgage in New Zealand was 6.3 percent. In comparison, the average 5-year interest rate for a residential mortgage was 6.15 percent. Average interest rates for new standard residential mortgages in the country started to trend upward from mid-2021. Rates peaked toward the end of 2023 and have begun trending downward.

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This dataset provides values for MORTGAGE RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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The mortgage interest rate in France had been on a downward trend for nearly a decade, until it started to rise in 2022. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the interest rate amounted to *** percent, down from **** percent during the peak in the first quarter of the year. A similar trend can be observed across most European countries.

Mortgage interest rates in Italy decreased substantially between 2013 and 2021 before rising in the following years. The second quarter of 2024, the mortgage interest rates amounted to 3.55 percent - lower than the rate in the same period in the previous year. A slowly recovering market Despite not reaching the pre-crisis levels, an increase in the number of transactions in the residential real estate market as well as the volume of mortgages stipulated for house purchase indicate a positive trend for the sector in Italy. Homeownership in Italy reached 73.7 percent in 2021, one of the highest rates in Western Europe. Low interest rates, especially when compared to other European countries, and decreasing house prices led to a renewed interest in the real estate market in Italy. Milan, an attractive destination for investments In recent years, more than in the past, thanks to its role as a capital of business and finance as well as an innovation hub, Milan was able to attract human capital and investments, both domestic and foreign. This ability to grow and innovate was also reflected in the real estate market, which was the most dynamic in the country. Transactions in residential real estate in Milan increased steadily since 2012, except for 2020, and so did prices: some areas of the city are among the most expensive in the country to buy a property.