Fixed 30-year mortgage rates in the United States averaged 6.71 percent in the week ending March 21 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.

Interest rates in the UK spiked in 2022 and 2023, with the average rate for new mortgage advances to individuals and individual trusts rising by 3.61 percentage points between January 2022 and January 2024. Mortgages on a floating interest rate were the most expensive as of January 2024, at 5.75 percent. On the other hand, the average rate for new advances with a five-year fixed rate was 4.88 percent.

Graph and download economic data for 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (MORTGAGE15US) from 1991-08-30 to 2025-03-20 about 15-year, fixed, mortgage, interest rate, interest, rate, 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 September 2023, the average 10-year fixed rate interest rate reached 5.1 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 2022, reaching close to 1.3 million. Despite the number of transactions falling, this figure was higher than the period before the COVID-10 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 fourth 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 five million homeowners are projected to see their deal expire by the end of 2026. About two million of these loans are projected to experience a monthly payment increase of up to 199 British pounds by 2026.

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Hungary, December, 2024 The most recent value is 5.61 percent as of December 2024, a decline compared to the previous value of 5.63 percent. Historically, the average for Hungary from January 2000 to December 2024 is 9.28 percent. The minimum of 4.36 percent was recorded in January 2018, while the maximum of 22.44 percent was reached in January 2000. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Mortgage Rate in Sweden decreased to 3.23 percent in January from 3.31 percent in December of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Sweden Average Interest Rate on New Agreements for Mortgages to Households.

Mortgage interest rates in Czechia have experienced significant fluctuations over the past few years, reaching a peak of nearly six percent in December 2022 before gradually declining. As of December 2024, the interest rate on new mortgages in the country amounted to 4.8 percent, showing a slight decrease from the previous month. This trend in mortgage rates has occurred alongside substantial increases in housing prices. Housing market dynamics The changes in mortgage rates have gone hand in hand with notable shifts in the Czech housing market. Despite the high-interest rates, new mortgage lending reached over 18.7 million Czech koruna in December 2024, marking a significant increase from the same month in the previous year. This growth in lending has continued despite the steady rise in housing prices, with the house price index reaching 219.9 in the third quarter of 2024. This marks a significant increase from the 2015 baseline, reflecting the ongoing upward trend. The average purchase price per square meter for family houses increasing across the country. In 2023, Prague recorded the highest average price at 111,087 Czech koruna per square meter. Construction sector trends The construction sector in Czechia has shown its response to these market conditions. The index of multi-dwelling building construction fluctuated recently, with 2024 showing a slight decrease to 83.8 index points compared to the previous year. However, regarding non-residential buildings, the construction has been continuously growing since 2018 with hotels and industrial buildings accounting for the majority of new non-residential constructions.

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Mortgage Application in the United States decreased by 2 percent in the week ending March 21 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.

France Mortgage Rate: Avg: Consumer: Up to 1 Year data was reported at 3.850 % in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.810 % for Dec 2024. France Mortgage Rate: Avg: Consumer: Up to 1 Year data is updated monthly, averaging 3.070 % from Jan 2003 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 265 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.380 % in Dec 2008 and a record low of 1.160 % in Feb 2022. France Mortgage Rate: Avg: Consumer: Up to 1 Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Banque de France. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.M009: Mortgage Rate. http://www.banque-france.fr/gb/stat_conjoncture/series/statmon/html/statmon.htm [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The benchmark interest rate in Sweden was last recorded at 2.25 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.

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Denmark, January, 2025 The most recent value is 4.69 percent as of January 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 4.89 percent. Historically, the average for Denmark from January 2003 to January 2025 is 4.55 percent. The minimum of 2.58 percent was recorded in June 2022, while the maximum of 7.76 percent was reached in November 2008. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Paraguay, September, 2024 The most recent value is 9.71 percent as of September 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 9.51 percent. Historically, the average for Paraguay from January 2003 to September 2024 is 15.02 percent. The minimum of 7.45 percent was recorded in July 2005, while the maximum of 45.97 percent was reached in January 2003. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in the Bahamas, December, 2024 The most recent value is 5.22 percent as of Q4 2024, a decline compared to the previous value of 5.29 percent. Historically, the average for the Bahamas from Q1 2004 to Q4 2024 is 6.77 percent. The minimum of 4.82 percent was recorded in Q4 2019, while the maximum of 8.91 percent was reached in Q1 2004. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Bank Lending Rate in Ukraine increased to 19.09 percent in January from 17.79 percent in December of 2024. This dataset provides - Ukraine Bank Lending Rate - 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 10.1 percent in 1990, the rate has seen periods of decline, stability, and recent increases. As of February 2025, the prime rate stood at 7.5 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 2.13 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.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Bank Lending Rate

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Bank Lending Rate was reported at 5.250 % pa in Mar 2025.
• This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.250 % pa for Mar 2025.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Bank Lending Rate data is updated daily, averaging 5.000 % pa from Jan 1981 to 25 Mar 2025, with 16155 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.875 % pa in 19 Sep 2024 and a record low of 5.000 % pa in 22 Sep 2022.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Bank Lending Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Bank Lending Rate: Daily.