Based on data compiled by Credible, mortgage rates for home purchases have fallen for three key terms, while one term remained steady since yesterday.
Rates last updated on April 26, 2023. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary. Credible, a personal finance marketplace, has 5,000 Trustpilot reviews with an average star rating of 4.7 (out of a possible 5.0).
What this means: Mortgage rates have edged down for 10-, 15-, and 30-year terms, while rates for 20-year rates remained unchanged at 6.125%. Rates for 30-year terms have fallen to 6.375%, while rates for 10- and 15-year terms dropped to 5.625% and 5.5%, respectively. Homebuyers looking to maximize their savings should capitalize on today’s lowest rate of 15-year terms at 5.5%. Borrowers who would rather have a smaller monthly payment should instead consider 20-year terms, as their rates are a quarter of a percentage point lower than those of 30-year terms.
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Based on data compiled by Credible, mortgage refinance rates have remained steady for one key term, while three fell since yesterday.
Rates last updated on April 26, 2023. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary. With 5,000 reviews, Credible maintains an "excellent" Trustpilot score.
What this means: Mortgage refinance rates have remained unchanged for 20-year terms at 5.75%, while terms for 10-, 15-, and 30-year terms have edged down. Rates for 30-year terms fell the least, hitting 5.99%. Meanwhile, rates for 15-year terms dropped to today’s lowest rate, 5.375%. Rates for 10-year terms fell the most, edging down to 5.625%. Homeowners who would like to refinance into a smaller monthly payment should consider 20-year terms over 30-year terms, as their rates are a quarter of a percentage point lower. Borrowers who would rather save the most on interest should instead consider 15-year terms, as they have today’s lowest rate.
Today’s mortgage interest rates are well below the highest annual average rate recorded by Freddie Mac — 16.63% in 1981. A year before the COVID-19 pandemic upended economies across the world, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for 2019 was 3.94%. The average rate for 2021 was 2.96%, the lowest annual average in 30 years.
The historic drop in interest rates means homeowners who have mortgages from 2019 and older could potentially realize significant interest savings by refinancing with one of today’s lower interest rates. When considering a mortgage or refinance, it’s important to take into account closing costs such as appraisal, application, origination and attorney’s fees. These factors, in addition to the interest rate and loan amount, all contribute to the cost of a mortgage.
Changing economic conditions, central bank policy decisions, investor sentiment and other factors influence the movement of mortgage rates. Credible average mortgage rates and mortgage refinance rates reported in this article are calculated based on information provided by partner lenders who pay compensation to Credible.
The rates assume a borrower has a 700 credit score and is borrowing a conventional loan for a single-family home that will be their primary residence. The rates also assume no (or very low) discount points and a down payment of 20%.
Credible mortgage rates reported here will only give you an idea of current average rates. The rate you actually receive can vary based on a number of factors.
Many factors affect what mortgage interest rate you can qualify for, and some of them are within your control. Improving these factors could help you qualify for a lower interest rate.
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