Mortgage Rates Average 6.69%

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August 6, 2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% this week. While mortgage rates continue to influence affordability, the housing market is showing signs of adjustment, with listing prices modestly below year-ago levels and for-sale inventory improving from the limited supply seen in recent years.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of August 6, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.66%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.63%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.01%, down from last week when it averaged 6.04%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.75%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.

Weekly Market Report

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For Week Ending July 25, 2026

As the median age of first-time homebuyers increases, many younger buyers are turning to their parents for financial assistance when purchasing a home. A Veterans United survey found that nearly 6 in 10 parents (59%) have provided or plan to provide financial support to help their children buy a home. Parents assist in a variety of ways, including cash gifts, down payment contributions, and help with closing costs.

In the Twin Cities region, for the week ending July 25:

  • New Listings increased 7.2% to 1,572
  • Pending Sales increased 7.2% to 1,101
  • Inventory increased 7.6% to 11,576

For the month of June:

  • Median Sales Price increased 2.1% to $410,000
  • Days on Market increased 7.7% to 42
  • Percent of Original List Price Received decreased 0.4% to 99.6%
  • Months Supply of Homes For Sale increased 7.4% to 2.9

All comparisons are to 2025

Click here for the full Weekly Market Activity Report. From MAAR Market Data News.