Want to buy a home or refinance your existing one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know now.
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May 21, 2026 / 10:25 AM EDT
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What's the mortgage rate you'll be paying later this year? Probably higher
Freddie Mac reports 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.51%, highest since late August 2025
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US mortgage rates climb to 6.51% reaching their highest level since last summer
US mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly nine months, borrowing costs rise for homebuyers
Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.51%, highest level in nearly nine months
Looking to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know now.
Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know now.
Looking to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates to know first.
Want to buy a home or refinance your current one? Here are the mortgage interest rates you'll need to know first.
This is how significantly mortgage interest rates have changed so far in 2026 (and what could happen next).
Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.
