Mortgage and refinance interest rates today for October 20, 2025: Weekly rates drop

Mortgage rates have decreased this week. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped by 10 basis points to 6.18%, and the 15-year fixed rate is down seven basis points to 5.51%. Because rates have been inching down, now could be a good time to buy a house. There's less competition than in the summer months, and the stress that often accompanies the holiday season hasn't arrived yet. Current mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow ...