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Today’s Mortgage Rates & Analysis - Updated on 2026-AUG-28
Federal Funds Rate - Trends & Analysis:
Today’s Fed Funds Effective Rate is 3.75%, unchanged from 7, 30, 60, and 90 days ago. When the Fed Funds rate is higher, it can put upward pressure on mortgage rates because lenders’ borrowing costs increase.
Credit Union Loan Rates - Trends & Analysis:
Meriwest offers both 15-year and 30-year conventional fixed loans at 6.25% today. Rates have stayed steady over the past week and month. This gives you a clear picture of their current fixed mortgage pricing. Westerra offers a 30-year Conventional fixed rate at 6.796% today, up 13 bp from 30 days ago. The 30-year Jumbo fixed rate is 6.52%, also up 13 bp from a month ago. Both rates have held steady over the past week.
Market Indicators - Data & Insights:
Today, Zillow's 30-year mortgage rate is 6.465%, slightly higher than Freddie Mac's 30-year rate at 6.650%. Zillow's 30-year rate is also higher than it was 7 days ago. These rates reflect current borrowing costs, which influence how many people can afford to buy homes and affect overall housing demand.