Mortgage rates are significantly higher than their sub-3% lows from 2021, but compared to the 1980s, they’re pretty low. There’s no crystal ball to show how rates will move in the coming months or years. Still, understanding historical mortgage rate trends can help you make a more informed home-buying decision — and maybe lift a weight off your shoulders when you realize that, historically speaking, today’s interest rates aren’t as high as you might think. Read more: The best mortgage lenders for first-t ...