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Today’s Mortgage Rates & Analysis - Updated on 2026-SEP-18
Federal Funds Rate - Trends & Analysis:
Today’s Fed Funds Effective Rate is 4.00%, higher than 7, 30, 60, and 90 days ago when it was 3.75%. When the Fed Funds rate rises, it can increase mortgage rates because lenders face higher borrowing costs.
Credit Union Loan Rates - Trends & Analysis:
Chartway offers a 30-year conventional fixed mortgage at 6.75% today, up 26 bp from last week and 50 bp from a month ago. This rate has risen steadily over the past month, reflecting recent market shifts. Digital shows a 15-year conventional fixed rate today at 6.75%, up 38 bp from last week and 63 bp from 30 days ago. The 30-year conventional fixed rate is 7.375%, up 38 bp from last week and 50 bp from 30 days ago. The 15-year conventional refinance rate is 6.625%, up 13 bp from last week and 50 bp from 30 days ago. The 30-year conventional refinance rate holds steady at 7.375%, up 38 bp from 30 days ago. Jumbo 30-year fixed is 7.25% today, up 50 bp from 30 days ago.
First Technology shows a 15-year conventional fixed rate today at 6.75%, up 38 bp from last week and 63 bp from 30 days ago. The 30-year conventional fixed rate is 7.375%, rising 25 bp in the past week and 50 bp over the month. Jumbo 30-year fixed loans stand at 7.25%, increasing 38 bp from last week and 50 bp from 30 days ago. Adjustable 5- and 7-year fixed rates are both 6.5%, up 13 bp this week and 63 bp since last month. The 10-year adjustable fixed rate is 7.125%, up 38 bp from last week.
Market Indicators - Data & Insights:
Today, Zillow’s 30-year mortgage rate is 6.855%, and Freddie Mac’s 30-year rate is 6.950%, with Zillow slightly lower than Freddie Mac. Zillow’s 30-year rate is higher than it was 7 days ago. These rates reflect the cost borrowers face for long-term home loans, which can influence how many people decide to buy or refinance homes.