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.

After a period of record-low mortgage interest rates, the cost of mortgage borrowing in Germany surged in 2022. In 2019, mortgage rates declined notably, falling as low as **** percent in December 2020. This downward trend reversed in 2021, as mortgage rates started to gradually pick up. Five-to-ten-year mortgage loans had the lowest rates in March 2025 at **** percent, while floating rate mortgages up to one year were the most expensive at **** percent. Mortgages with over **-year fixed period – the most popular loan type among homebuyers — had an interest rate of **** percent. Why did mortgage rates in Germany increase? In 2022, the annual inflation rate in Germany experienced a swift rise, prompting the central bank to raise interest rates to counter this surge. The European Central Bank (ECB) is responsible for determining Germany's central bank interest rate. In July 2022, following a prolonged period of stability, the average interest rates in Germany began a steady rise, which persisted consistently thereafter.  This increase is intended to stabilize prices, but it also means higher borrowing costs for those seeking mortgages. Downturn in Germany's home loan borrowing From 2022 onward, the gross residential mortgage lending in Germany fell dramatically. Besides the higher interest rates, the downturn can be explained by the slowed pace of economic growth, which makes individuals and businesses more cautious about big investments such as buying a home. Additionally, the German housing market suffers a chronic undersupply, meaning that homebuyers often struggle to find an affordable home to purchase.

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

In 2024, the average interest rate for new mortgage loans in South Korea stood at around four percent, a decrease from the previous year's 4.37 percent. The average interest rate for new mortgage loans in South Korea saw a nearly two percentage point increase from 2020 to 2022.

Graph and download economic data for 1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (DISCONTINUED) from 1984-01-06 to 2015-12-31 about 1-year, adjusted, mortgage, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.

Mortgage interest rates in the UK were on a downward trend for more than a decade before soaring in 2022. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the average weighted interest rate stood at **** percent — nearly ***** times the interest rate in the fourth quarter of 2021. Mortgage rates also vary depending on the type of mortgage: Historically, fixed rate mortgages with a shorter term had on average lower interest rates. What types of mortgages are there? In terms of the type of interest rate, mortgages can be fixed and variable. A fixed interest rate is simply a mortgage where the rate of repayment is fixed, while a variable rate depends on the lender’s underlying variable interest rate. Furthermore, mortgages could be for a house purchase or for refinancing. The vast majority of mortgages in the UK are fixed rate mortgages for house purchase, and only a small share is for remortgaging. How big is the UK mortgage market? The UK has the largest mortgage market in Europe, amounting to nearly ***billion euros in gross residential mortgage lending as of the second quarter of 2023. When comparing the total outstanding residential mortgage lending, the UK also ranks first with about *** trillion euros.

The weighted average interest rates of housing bank loans in Turkey fluctuated during the period from June 2015 to October 2024. As of October 2024, the average interest rate reached 41.3 percent. The highest average interest rate was seen in the last week of March 2024 and amounted to over 43.53 percent.

Graph and download economic data for 30-Year Fixed Rate Veterans Affairs Mortgage Index (OBMMIVA30YF) from 2017-01-03 to 2025-06-26 about veterans, 30-year, fixed, mortgage, rate, indexes, and USA.

Mortgage rates increased at a record pace in 2022, with the 10-year fixed mortgage rate doubling between March 2022 and December 2022. With inflation increasing, the Bank of England introduced several bank rate hikes, resulting in higher mortgage rates. In May 2025, the average 10-year fixed rate interest rate reached **** percent. As borrowing costs get higher, demand for housing is expected to decrease, leading to declining market sentiment and slower house price growth. How have the mortgage hikes affected the market? After surging in 2021, the number of residential properties sold declined in 2023, reaching just above *** million. Despite the number of transactions falling, this figure was higher than the period before the COVID-19 pandemic. The falling transaction volume also impacted mortgage borrowing. Between the first quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, the value of new mortgage loans fell year-on-year for five straight quarters in a row. How are higher mortgages affecting homebuyers? Homeowners with a mortgage loan usually lock in a fixed rate deal for two to ten years, meaning that after this period runs out, they need to renegotiate the terms of the loan. Many of the mortgages outstanding were taken out during the period of record-low mortgage rates and have since faced notable increases in their monthly repayment. About **** million homeowners are projected to see their deal expire by the end of 2026. About *** million of these loans are projected to experience a monthly payment increase of up to *** British pounds by 2026.

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in North Macedonia, March, 2025 The most recent value is 3.92 percent as of March 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 3.94 percent. Historically, the average for North Macedonia from January 2015 to March 2025 is 4.87 percent. The minimum of 3.51 percent was recorded in January 2022, while the maximum of 8.45 percent was reached in January 2015. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Graph and download economic data for Contract Rate on 30-Year, Fixed-Rate Conventional Home Mortgage Commitments (DISCONTINUED) (RMMPCCFCNA) from 1972 to 2015 about commitments, contracts, conventional, 30-year, mortgage, interest rate, interest, housing, rate, and USA.

The benchmark interest rate in Sweden was last recorded at 2 percent. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

United States WAS: Effective Rate: 5-Year ARM: 1-Wk Change data was reported at -0.070 Point in 20 Jul 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.000 Point for 13 Jul 2018. United States WAS: Effective Rate: 5-Year ARM: 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 Dec 2015 and a record low of -0.270 Point in 09 Jan 2015. United States WAS: Effective Rate: 5-Year ARM: 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 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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The benchmark interest rate in Netherlands was last recorded at 4.50 percent. This dataset provides - Netherlands Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Residential mortgage lending in Germany plummeted in 2022, amid an increase in mortgage rates. With interest rates gradually increasing as a response to the rising inflation, the mortgage market has cooled: In October 2023, the value of new mortgage loans stood at about 14 billion euros, down from almost 23 billion euros two years ago. During the observation period, 10-year fixed rate mortgages accounted for nearly half of mortgage lending, followed by 5 to 10 year fixed rate mortgages. More information on the Mortgage market in Western European countries can be found here.

The mortgage interest rate in Germany decreased notably between 2013 and 2022, falling below 1.5 percent. This was part of an overall trend of falling mortgage interest rates in Europe. The mortgage interest rate in Germany has since increased to 3.9 percent in the second quarter of 2024. The German mortgage market In Europe, Germany is the second-largest mortgage market, with a total value of mortgages outstanding amounting to over 1.8 trillion euros. Mortgage loans are one of the oldest bank products. Among the factors that influence mortgage interest rates are inflation, economic growth, monetary policies, the bond market, the stability of lenders, and the overall conditions of the housing market. Mortgage loans The higher cost of borrowing has a significant effect on the market: While the interest rates were at their lowest, mortgage lending was on the rise. In 2023, when the rates reached a 10-year-high, the quarterly gross mortgage lending fell to the lowest value since 2014. Meanwhile, house prices have also increased substantially in recent years. According to the House Price Index in Germany, between 2015 and 2022, house prices increased by over 60 percent.

This dataset provides insights into the global housing market, covering various economic factors from 2015 to 2024. It includes details about property prices, rental yields, interest rates, and household income across multiple countries. This dataset is ideal for real estate analysis, financial forecasting, and market trend visualization.

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Mexico Interest Rates on Household Credit: Mortgage Rate: Maximum data was reported at 21.130 % pa in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 21.130 % pa for Jan 2025. Mexico Interest Rates on Household Credit: Mortgage Rate: Maximum data is updated monthly, averaging 14.490 % pa from Dec 2004 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 243 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 22.750 % pa in Jul 2024 and a record low of 10.300 % pa in Apr 2015. Mexico Interest Rates on Household Credit: Mortgage Rate: Maximum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Mexico. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.M006: Household Credit Interest Rates.