{"id":107,"date":"2025-09-15T10:21:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T10:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capitalskips.com\/?p=107"},"modified":"2025-09-15T12:08:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T12:08:35","slug":"mortgage-rates-today-september-15-2025-rates-hold-firm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.capitalskips.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/15\/mortgage-rates-today-september-15-2025-rates-hold-firm\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortgage Rates Today: September 15, 2025 \u2013 Rates Hold Firm"},"content":{"rendered":"
Today, the mortgage interest rate<\/a><\/span> on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.25%<\/strong>, according to the Mortgage Research Center, while the average rate on a 15-year mortgage is 5.25%<\/strong>. On a 30-year jumbo mortgage, the average rate is 6.65%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Today’s average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is 6.25%, which is 0.78% lower than last week.<\/p>\n The interest plus lender fees, called the annual percentage rate (APR<\/a><\/span>), on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.28%. The APR was 6.33% last week.<\/p>\n To get an idea about how much you might pay in interest, consider that the current 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage of 6.25% on a $100,000 loan will cost $615 per month in principal and interest (taxes and fees not included), the Forbes Advisor mortgage calculator<\/a><\/span> shows. The total amount you’ll pay in interest during the loan’s lifespan is $122,244.<\/p>\n Today’s 15-year mortgage<\/a><\/span> (fixed-rate) is 5.25%, up 0.42% from the previous week. The same time last week, the 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage was at 5.22%.<\/p>\n The APR on a 15-year fixed is 5.3%. It was 5.27% a week earlier.<\/p>\n A 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with today’s interest rate of 5.25% will cost $804 per month in principal and interest on a $100,000 mortgage (not including taxes and insurance). In this scenario, borrowers would pay approximately $45,124 in total interest.<\/p>\n The average interest rate on the 30-year fixed-rate jumbo mortgage (mortgages above 2025’s conforming loan limit of $806,500 in most areas) rose to 6.65%. Last week, the average rate was 6.57%.<\/p>\n Borrowers with a 30-year fixed-rate jumbo mortgage with today’s interest rate of 6.65% will pay $642 per month in principal and interest per $100,000. That means you’d pay approximately $131,632 in total interest over the life of the loan.<\/p>\n After reaching highs in 2024, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has remained in the mid-to-high 6% range since late January 2025. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate has hovered between the low-6% and high-5% range.<\/p>\n While interest rates have fallen somewhat since mid-January 2025, experts don\u2019t expect them to drop significantly anytime soon.<\/p>\n !function(){“use strict”;window.addEventListener(“message”,function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[“datawrapper-height”]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(“iframe”);for(var t in a.data[“datawrapper-height”])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[“datawrapper-height”][t]+”px”;r.style.height=d}}})}(); <\/p>\n Various economic factors influence mortgage rates, making it challenging to forecast when rates will drop<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n The Federal Reserve’s decisions significantly impact mortgage rates. In response to inflation or an economic downturn, the Fed may lower its federal funds rate, prompting lenders to reduce mortgage rates.<\/p>\n Mortgage rates also track U.S. Treasury bond yields. If bond yields drop, mortgage rates typically follow suit.<\/p>\n Finally, global events that cause financial disruptions can affect mortgage rates. For example, the Covid-19 pandemic led to record-low interest rates when the Fed cut rates.<\/p>\n While a significant decrease in mortgage rates is unlikely in the near future, they may start to decline if inflation eases or the economy weakens.<\/p>\n Get to know your budget before you look for a house. This will give you an idea of the type of house you can afford. Start by using a mortgage calculator to get a rough estimate.<\/p>\n Simply input the following information:<\/p>\n Mortgage interest rates are determined by several factors, including some that borrowers can’t control:<\/p>\n While the above factors set the base interest rate for new mortgages, there are several areas that borrowers can focus on to get a lower rate:<\/p>\n As you compare lenders, consider getting rate quotes for several loan programs. In addition to comparing rates and fees, these programs can have flexible down payment and credit requirements that make qualifying easier.<\/p>\n Conventional mortgages are likely to offer competitive rates when you have a credit score between 670 and 850, although it’s possible to qualify with a minimum score of 620. This home loan type<\/a><\/span> also doesn’t require annual fees when you have at least 20% equity and waive PMI.<\/p>\n Several government-backed programs are better when you want to make little or no down payment:<\/p>\n A competitive mortgage rate currently ranges from 6% to 8% for a 30-year fixed loan. Several factors impact mortgage rates, including the repayment term, loan type and borrower\u2019s credit score.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Federal Reserve\u2019s efforts to stabilize the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic drove the historically low rates. As the economy recovers, the unemployment rate decreases and inflation is controlled, rates may dip below current levels, but they\u2019re unlikely to fall as low as 3% again anytime soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n National average interest rates depend on economic and market conditions, including the bond market, inflation, the economy and Federal Reserve decisions.<\/p>\n Lenders set rates based on the loan type and term. In general, shorter terms tend to come with lower rates. Additionally, making a larger down payment signals less risk to the lender, which could get you a better rate.<\/p>\n Other factors that can impact your rate include your credit score, debt-to-income (DTI) ratio, income and property location.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today, the mortgage interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.25%, according to the Mortgage Research Center, while the average rate on a 15-year mortgage is 5.25%. 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<\/img><\/div>\n30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop 0.78%<\/h2>\n
15-Year Mortgage Rates Climb 0.42%<\/h2>\n
Jumbo Mortgage Rates Climb 1.19%<\/h2>\n
Mortgage Rate Trends in 2025<\/h2>\n
When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down?<\/h2>\n
How To Calculate Mortgage Payments?<\/h2>\n
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How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?<\/h2>\n
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What Is the Best Type of Mortgage Loan?<\/h2>\n
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\n\tFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
\n<\/h2>\nWhat is a good mortgage rate?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Will interest rates ever go back to 3%?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
What determines your interest rate?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n