Average long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6.22%, but remains close to low for year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this yearFILE - A sign is posted for a new home for sale in Ambler, Pa., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged higher this week, though it remains relatively near its low point so far this year.The uptick brings the average long-term mortgage rate to 6.22% from 6.19% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A y ...