Graph and download economic data for 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (MORTGAGE15US) from 1991-08-30 to 2025-08-14 about 15-year, mortgage, fixed, interest rate, interest, rate, and USA.

30 Year Mortgage Rate in the United States decreased to 6.58 percent in August 14 from 6.63 percent in the previous week. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States 30 Year Mortgage Rate.

Fixed 30-year mortgage rates in the United States averaged 6.67 percent in the week ending August 8 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.

Graph and download economic data for 30-Year Fixed Rate FHA Mortgage Index (OBMMIFHA30YF) from 2017-01-03 to 2025-08-14 about FHA, 30-year, mortgage, fixed, 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.

15 Year Mortgage Rate in the United States decreased to 5.71 percent in August 14 from 5.75 percent in the previous week. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States 15 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 **** 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 Veterans Affairs Mortgage Index (OBMMIVA30YF) from 2017-01-03 to 2025-08-14 about veterans, 30-year, mortgage, fixed, rate, indexes, and USA.

15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States was 5.75% in August of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States reached a record high of 8.89 in December of 1994 and a record low of 2.10 in July of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on August of 2025.

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Switzerland, March, 2025 The most recent value is 1.97 percent as of March 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 1.86 percent. Historically, the average for Switzerland from February 2008 to March 2025 is 2.14 percent. The minimum of 1.24 percent was recorded in February 2020, while the maximum of 4.58 percent was reached in June 2008. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in the USA, June, 2025 The most recent value is 6.33 percent as of June 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 6.46 percent. Historically, the average for the USA from August 1991 to June 2025 is 5.56 percent. The minimum of 2.42 percent was recorded in December 2020, while the maximum of 9.01 percent was reached in November 1994. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Romania, April, 2025 The most recent value is 6.52 percent as of April 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 6.58 percent. Historically, the average for Romania from January 2007 to April 2025 is 7.79 percent. The minimum of 4.2 percent was recorded in August 2021, while the maximum of 13.65 percent was reached in May 2010. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Mortgage credit interest rate, percent in Brazil, March, 2025 The most recent value is 10.91 percent as of March 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 9.98 percent. Historically, the average for Brazil from March 2011 to March 2025 is 9.01 percent. The minimum of 6.63 percent was recorded in May 2021, while the maximum of 11.41 percent was reached in July 2023. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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 Ireland, June, 2025 The most recent value is 3.27 percent as of June 2025, a decline compared to the previous value of 3.36 percent. Historically, the average for Ireland from January 2003 to June 2025 is 3.48 percent. The minimum of 2.38 percent was recorded in February 2022, while the maximum of 5.86 percent was reached in September 2008. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Graph and download economic data for 30-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo Mortgage Index (OBMMIJUMBO30YF) from 2017-01-03 to 2025-08-12 about jumbo, 30-year, mortgage, fixed, rate, indexes, and USA.

Mortgage interest rates worldwide varied greatly in June 2025, 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 increases 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 2024, 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.

Graph and download economic data for 5/1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (DISCONTINUED) from 2005-01-06 to 2022-11-10 about adjusted, mortgage, interest rate, interest, 5-year, rate, and USA.

Table B.3.1 presents quarterly mortgage rate data specific to the Irish market. These data include all euro and non-euro denominated mortgage lending in the Republic of Ireland only. New business refers to new mortgage lending drawdowns during the quarter, broken down by type of interest rate product (i.e. fixed, tracker and SVR). The data also provide further breakdown of mortgages for principal dwelling house (PDH) and buy-to-let (BTL) properties. Renegotiations of existing loans are not included.