The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% this week. Purchase application demand has weakened recently, but housing affordability is more favorable and housing inventory continues to rise, thus the backdrop for prospective homebuyers is modestly improving.

• The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% as of July 16, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.49%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.75%.
• The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.93%, up from last week when it averaged 5.82%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.92%.

Information provided by Freddie Mac.