Core Insights - Mortgage rates have seen a slight increase, with the current 30-year fixed rate at 5.86%, up five basis points, and the 15-year fixed rate at 5.41%, up six basis points [1] Mortgage Rates Overview - Current national average mortgage rates include: - 30-year fixed: 5.86% - 20-year fixed: 5.82% - 15-year fixed: 5.41% - 5/1 ARM: 5.97% - 7/1 ARM: 6.10% - 30-year VA: 5.50% - 15-year VA: 5.06% - 5/1 VA: 5.24% [5] Refinance Rates - Today's mortgage refinance rates are generally higher than purchase rates, with national averages rounded to the nearest hundredth [3] Market Conditions - The current housing market is more favorable compared to the previous years, with home prices stabilizing and mortgage rates having dropped since last year [16] - Predictions indicate that the 30-year mortgage rate is expected to remain around 6.1% through 2026, with Fannie Mae forecasting a rate near 6% by the end of the year [19] Rate Variability - Mortgage rates can vary significantly based on the source reporting them, with Zillow's rates typically lower than those from Freddie Mac due to different data collection methods [18]
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, February 21, 2026: Slightly higher but still below 6%