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Average long-term U.S. mortgage hits highest level in nearly 3 years

Average long-term U.S. mortgage hits highest level in nearly 3 years

Summary

The average long-term mortgage rate in the U.S. rose to 7.28%, the highest it has been in almost three years. This marks the sixth week in a row that mortgage rates have gone up, with a notable increase from last week's 7.03%.

Key Facts

  • The 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 7.28% this week.
  • This is the highest mortgage rate in nearly three years.
  • Last week’s average rate was 7.03%.
  • Mortgage rates have risen six weeks in a row.
  • A year ago, the average rate was 6.34%.
  • The increase from last week to this week is the largest jump in four years.
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