Marco Santarelli

Mortgage Rates Today, October 28, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 4 Basis Points

By: Marco Santarelli

Refinance shoppers saw a small step back up today. Zillow's national average for a 30-year fixed refinance is 7.50% on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, a

Fed Interest Rate Decision Today: Rates Remain Unchanged at 3.75%–4%

By: Marco Santarelli

The Fed interest rate decision today: rates stay at 3.75%–4% in a 10–2 vote, with two officials pushing for a hike. Here's what it means for mortgages.

Mortgage Rates Today, October 29, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 24 Basis Points

By: Marco Santarelli

Zillow's 30-year refinance rate fell 24 bps to 7.29% on Oct 29, 2026, 27 bps below last week's 7.56%; 15-year 6.31%, 5-year ARM 6.62%.

Interest Rates Hike Odds for December 2026 Jump to 85% After Fed's Recent Decision

By: Marco Santarelli

Interest rates hike odds for December 2026 jumped to 85% after the Fed held at 3.75%–4%. See what GDP, PCE inflation and Warsh mean for mortgages.

Today's Mortgage Rates, October 29: VA Rates Tumble as 30-Year Fixed Edges Up to 7.15%

By: Marco Santarelli

Zillow's 30-year VA rate fell 25 bps to 6.60% on Thursday, Oct 29, while the 30-year fixed edged up 1 bp to 7.15%. See today's full rate table.

Kevin Warsh Says Interest Rates 'Get in the Cracks' of the Economy

By: Marco Santarelli

Kevin Warsh says interest rates "get in the cracks" of the economy, AI boom included. Here's what the Fed chair said and what it means for mortgage rates.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Rises by 107 Basis Points From Last Year

By: Marco Santarelli

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% this week, up 107 basis points from a year ago despite an 8-point weekly dip, per Freddie Mac.

Mortgage Rates Today, October 30, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Drops by 9 Basis Points From Last Week

By: Marco Santarelli

Zillow's 30-year refinance rate is 7.47% on Oct 30, 2026, down 9 bps from last week's 7.56% average; 15-year 6.49%, 5-year ARM 6.62%.

Today's Mortgage Rates, October 30: 5/1 ARM Plunges to 6.80% as 30-Year Fixed Slips to 7.13%

By: Marco Santarelli

Zillow's 5/1 ARM fell 30 bps to 6.80% on Friday, Oct 30, and the 30-year fixed slipped to 7.13%. See today's full rate table and payment math.

Mortgage Rates Drop Again Giving Buyers More Purchasing Power

By: Marco Santarelli

Mortgage rates dropped again this week, and that means your money goes a little further when you shop for a home.