Rates increase - Today's mortgage rates for October 7, 2024

Mortgage rates rose for all loan terms compared to a week ago, according to Bankrate data. Rates for 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed, 5/1 ARMs and jumbo loans increased.

Rates accurate as of October 7, 2024.

The rates listed above are marketplace averages based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates displayed across the site may vary. This story has been reviewed by Suzanne De Vita. All rate data accurate as of Monday, October 7th, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Market mortgage rates shift up and down as the economy changes, new data releases and lenders decide how much risk they’re willing to tolerate on a given day.

That includes Federal Reserve decisions. In mid-September, the central bank cut interest rates by a half-point, the first such move since the pandemic. The Fed projected that another rate cut might still come this year, depending on economic data.

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Mortgage rates have continued their fall into September, dropping below 6.5 percent as of Sept. 11. Slower inflation and weaker jobs numbers make it almost certain the Fed will cut rates at its next meeting on Sept. 18.

The Fed doesn’t outright determine fixed mortgage rates, but its decisions matter. Mortgages tend to increase or decrease with the 10-year Treasury yield, the effective yield rate on 10-year Treasury notes. The 10-year yield rises when there’s less demand for notes — and this tends to happen when investors feel confident in the economy, including monetary policy.

Still, your housing needs might change regardless of the Fed, inflation and yields. If you want to buy a home or need to sell now, shop around to find the lowest-possible rate.

30-year fixed-rate mortgage moves upward, +0.07%

The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage for today is 6.29 percent, up 7 basis points over the last seven days. A month ago, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was higher, at 6.39 percent.

At the current average rate, you'll pay a combined $618.32 per month in principal and interest for every $100,000 you borrow. That's $4.55 higher compared with last week.

Learn more about 30-year fixed mortgage rates, and compare to a variety of other loan types.

15-year mortgage rate moves up, +0.16%

The average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 5.57 percent, up 16 basis points over the last week.

Monthly payments on a 15-year fixed mortgage at that rate will cost $821 per $100,000 borrowed.

5/1 ARM rate advances, +0.09%

The average rate on a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage is 5.84 percent, climbing 9 basis points since the same time last week.

Monthly payments on a 5/1 ARM at 5.84 percent would cost about $589 for each $100,000 borrowed over the initial five years.

Jumbo loan interest rate increases, +0.07%

The average rate you'll pay for a jumbo mortgage is 6.43 percent, an increase of 7 basis points over the last seven days. This time a month ago, the average rate for jumbo mortgages was higher at 6.63 percent.

At today's average jumbo rate, you'll pay principal and interest of $627.47 for every $100,000 you borrow. That's $4.58 higher compared with last week.

Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rate moves up, +0.07%

The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 6.28 percent, up 7 basis points over the last seven days. A month ago, the average rate on a 30-year fixed refinance was higher at 6.34 percent.

At the current average rate, you'll pay $617.67 per month in principal and interest for every $100,000 you borrow. That's up $4.55 from what it would have been last week.

When will mortgage rates go down?

With the Fed now cutting rates, mortgage rates could continue to fall some through the end of 2024 and into 2025.

“The Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point right out of the gate and the Summary of Economic Projections saw expectations of higher unemployment and lower inflation than was forecast just three months ago. This will sustain the downward momentum in mortgage rates,” says Greg McBride, CFA, chief financial analyst for Bankrate.

Lower rates have already prompted some homeowners to refinance, but more could be making the choice to refi if rates drop further. Nearly 3 million outstanding mortgages have a rate at or above 6.75 percent, according to a CoreLogic. If rates fall more, refinancing could become more viable for these borrowers.

“The time to start thinking about it is when you can shave one-half to three-quarters of a percentage point off your rate,” McBride says.

For purchase loans, many are still holding out for lower rates, according to Bankrate’s Mortgage Rates Survey, which found that 47 percent of homeowners would need rates under 5 percent to feel comfortable buying a home in 2024.

More on current mortgage rates

• Expert poll: Mortgage rate trend predictions for this week
• The latest mortgage news for this week
• Compare current mortgage rates

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