Mortgage Rates Today, Oct. 22

Mortgage Rates Today, Oct. 22: Median Rate Rises to 6.75%
As of Oct. 22, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.75%, which is 0.12 percentage points higher than yesterday. Additionally, the median interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.88%, which is 0.13 percentage points higher than yesterday.
Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates hold at 6.63%, while 15-year mortgage rates fall to 5.75%
Thinking about taking out a mortgage loan? Current mortgage rates stay at 6.63% for 30-year terms, while 15-year terms decrease to 5.75%. Valerie Morris is a content editor with a focus on personal finance.
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