Current 30 year mortgage rate falls, -0.02%
The average rate for a 30–year fixed mortgage is 3.05 percent, a decrease of 2 basis points from a week ago. This time a month ago, the average rate on a 30–year fixed mortgage was higher, at 3.07 percent.
Accordingly, what is the lowest mortgage rate today?
For today, Saturday, May 15, 2021, the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 3.060% with an APR of 3.280%. The average 15-year fixed mortgage rate is 2.350% with an APR of 2.650%.
| Mortgage type | Average rate today | Average rate last week |
|---|---|---|
| 15-year fixed | 2.51% | 2.39% |
| 30-year fixed | 3.41% | 3.23% |
| 7/1 ARM | 4.78% | 4.10% |
| 10/1 ARM | 4.74% | 4.73% |
Likewise, people ask, will mortgage rates drop if the Fed cuts rates?
The federal funds rate does not directly impact the rates on this type of home loan, so a Fed rate cut doesn’t guarantee that lenders will start offering lower mortgage rates. … It’s also possible that rates on fixed mortgages will not fall following a Fed rate cut.
Are mortgage rates going to drop again?
Mortgage rates are more likely to rise than fall throughout the rest of 2021. According to our survey of major housing authorities such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Mortgage Bankers Association, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will average around 3.31% through 2021.