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Oct 15, 2026 11:11 AM
— Mortgage Rates
Average long-term US mortgage rate holds at 7.4%, remaining at highest level in nearly 3 years
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 7.40%, its highest level in nearly three years, while the 15-year rate edged down to 6.71%. Rising oil prices, inflation concerns, and volatile Treasury yields have pushed borrowing costs higher, weighing on home sales and mortgage applications and leading more borrowers to consider adjustable-rate mortgages. Analysts expect rates to remain elevated,... more
Oct 9, 2026 12:00 PM
— Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates hit 18% in 1981. Here's how that compares with buying a home today
In fall 1981, 30-year fixed mortgage rates peaked at 18.63%, marking a record high in Freddie Mac's survey, which has been ongoing since 1971. As of October 1, 2026, the average rate is 7.28%, which seems lower in comparison. However, over the past 45 years, home prices have significantly increased compared to household incomes, raising the question of whether purchasing a home was more challengin... more
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The mortgage rates displayed on this site are collected daily from publicly available sources provided by more than 800 lenders. LoanGlass does not receive compensation for listing these rates, and all rates are presented as published by the respective lenders. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information may contain errors or omissions. Mortgage rates are highly dependent on an individual’s financial circumstances, credit profile, loan terms, and other factors. As such, the rates you are quoted directly by a lender may differ materially from the rates displayed here.
Users should contact lenders directly to obtain formal, binding loan offers. If you identify any discrepancies in the data or would like to have your institution’s rates included, please contact us at content@loanglass.com.
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