Mortgage rates rise marginally in the first week of 2026 (XLRE:NYSEARCA)

Core Insights - Mortgage rates experienced a slight increase in the first week of 2026, with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaging 6.16% as of January 8 [2] Group 1: Mortgage Rates - The average rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose marginally to 6.16% [2] Group 2: Residential Demand - An improving momentum in for-sale residential demand was observed despite the rise in mortgage rates [2]