Mortgage Rate Hikes: What You Need to Know The latest round of mortgage rate increases may be causing some anxiety among potential homebuyers and refinancers.
However, a closer look at the data reveals that these rates are still relatively low compared to historical averages. The current 6.
696% for a 30 year fixed mortgage is a far cry from the double digit interest rates of the early 1980s or even the 8 9% levels seen during the housing bubble of the mid 2000s.