Leslie Cook is the Lead Editor of Real Estate at her publication. She focuses on topics related to the housing market, residential real estate, and real estate investment, with a keen interest in construction and property management. Leslie’s work has been featured in notable outlets such as Money, SFGate, Nasdaq, and South Florida Reporter.
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Finding the right lender makes all the difference when you refinance a mortgage. We review the best mortgage refinance companies of 2026.
The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan rose to 6.73%, up 0.03 percentage points. Fears of rising inflation increased, pushing Treasury yields and the mortgage rates that follow them higher.
The best time of the year to buy a house is almost here.
Mortgage rates inched back up to 7% on Friday. High rates are keeping many buyers off the market as borrowing costs increase. Key mortgage rate averages:
Leslie Cook Sample rates presented here are valid as of September 29 and can change at any time. Our top picks for the best mortgage refinance lenders of October 2026
Leslie Cook and Víctor Rosario Our top picks for the best mortgage lenders of October 2026 We list the lenders in order of loan origination volume
Leslie Cook Our top picks for the 8 best cash-out refinance lenders of October 2026 Better: Best Overall Rocket: Best for Fast Closing Times
Mortgage rates fell after a report showed inflation was cooler than expected. The 30-year fixed-rate loan averaged 7.33%, down 0.05 percentage points.
Mortgage rates ticked lower, with the 30-year fixed-rate loan averaging 7.42%. Rates have averaged above 7% for several weeks and are likely to remain there for now.
Mortgage rates ticked up for the third day in a row. The 30-year fixed-rate loan increased to 7.21%, up by 0.02 percentage points.
