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Today's national 30-year mortgage interest rate trends
For today, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the current average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.35%, up 5 basis points over the last seven days. For homeowners looking to refinance, today's national 30-year fixed refinance interest rate is 7.34%, rising 3 basis points from a week ago. Mortgage rates have jumped around but remain elevated. In 2024, experts were predicting the 30-year mortgage to slowly fall, eventually landing under 6 percent. Mortgage rates change constantly, however, and many factors could play out between now and year-end to change those projections. Check out our mortgage rates forecast for the latest.
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On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage APR is 7.40%. The average 30-year fixed refinance APR is 7.39%, according to Bankrate's latest survey of the nation's largest mortgage lenders.
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage APR is 7.40%. The average 30-year fixed refinance APR is 7.39%, according to Bankrate's latest survey of the nation's largest mortgage lenders.
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- National mortgage interest rate trends
- Mortgage news this week
- How to compare 30-year fixed mortgage rates
- Compare mortgage lenders side by side
- Pros and cons of a 30-year mortgage
- 30-year mortgage FAQ
Weekly national mortgage interest rate trends
Current mortgage rates
| 30 year fixed | 7.31% | |
| 15 year fixed | 6.73% | |
| 10 year fixed | 6.74% | |
| 5/1 ARM | 6.69% |
Today's national 30-year mortgage interest rate trends
For today, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the current average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.35%, up 5 basis points over the last seven days. For homeowners looking to refinance, today's national 30-year fixed refinance interest rate is 7.34%, rising 3 basis points from a week ago. Mortgage rates have jumped around but remain elevated. In 2024, experts were predicting the 30-year mortgage to slowly fall, eventually landing under 6 percent. Mortgage rates change constantly, however, and many factors could play out between now and year-end to change those projections. Check out our mortgage rates forecast for the latest.
Mortgage news this week
Mortgage rates over 7.3% for second straight week
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 7.31 percent as of April 24, the second consecutive week of rates over 7.3 percent, according to Bankrate’s weekly national survey of large lenders. The 30-year rate has been in the 7 percent range since mid-February. See our analysis of this latest mortgage rate movement.
Learn more: Historical 30-year mortgage ratesWhile many variables impact mortgage prices, the big focus right now is inflation and the Federal Reserve’s response to it. This month, the annual inflation number came in at a higher-than-expected 3.5 percent.
For now, inflation and still-rising housing costs are joined at the hip, says Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders.
“Shelter inflation remains the largest, lingering obstacle to lower inflation,” says Dietz. “More housing supply will ultimately tame shelter inflation growth and lower interest rates. This will improve the cost of financing for land developers and home builders and enable more attainable housing supply.”
While the Fed doesn't directly set 30-year fixed mortgage rates, its monetary policies do influence their direction. The rate on 30-year mortgages, specifically, moves with the 10-year Treasury yield, which topped 4.6 percent recently.
Learn more: How the Federal Reserve impacts mortgage ratesForecasters have begun to rethink predictions that rates will trend down throughout the year, especially as the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate cut moves further down the line. At its March meeting, the central bank again left rates untouched. The Fed meets again next week.
Meanwhile, the spring season is proving a frustrating one for buyers thanks to high mortgage rates and home prices. Still, if you’re financially prepared to buy a home, now might be the time to do it.
Current mortgage and refinance interest rates
| Product | Interest Rate | APR |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Year Fixed Rate | 7.35% | 7.40% |
| 20-Year Fixed Rate | 7.24% | 7.29% |
| 15-Year Fixed Rate | 6.83% | 6.90% |
| 10-Year Fixed Rate | 6.80% | 6.88% |
| 5-1 ARM | 6.72% | 7.95% |
| 10-1 ARM | 7.36% | 8.11% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate FHA | 7.11% | 7.15% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate VA | 7.28% | 7.32% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo | 7.48% | 7.53% |
Rates as of Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30 AM
| Product | Interest Rate | APR |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Year Fixed Rate | 7.34% | 7.39% |
| 20-Year Fixed Rate | 7.24% | 7.29% |
| 15-Year Fixed Rate | 6.86% | 6.93% |
| 10-Year Fixed Rate | 6.80% | 6.88% |
| 5-1 ARM | 6.55% | 7.87% |
| 10-1 ARM | 7.40% | 8.11% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate FHA | 7.25% | 7.29% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate VA | 7.88% | 7.90% |
| 30-Year Fixed Rate Jumbo | 7.39% | 7.43% |
Rates as of Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30 AM
How to get the best 30-year mortgage rate
If you compare loan offers from a few mortgage lenders, you’ll have a better chance of landing a competitive rate. Here's how:
- Decide whether a 30-year mortgage rate is right for you. The 30-year term is the most popular option, but it’s far from the only one. Depending on the lender you work with, you might be able to apply for fixed-rate loans amortized over anywhere from eight to 29 years.
- Get preapproved: Get rate quotes from at least three mortgage lenders, ideally on the same day so you have an accurate basis for comparison. Lenders determine your interest rate based on your credit score, debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and other factors, including the size of your down payment.
- Compare the interest rate and APR:The interest rate and annual percentage rate (APR) reflect the cost of the loan. The interest rate is the cost to borrow the funds, while the APR includes the interest rate and other costs such as the origination fee and any points.
- Consider the lender’s ratings and your experience: Aside from the numbers, evaluate lenders for convenience and responsiveness. Take a look at what other borrowers have had to say about the lender, too.
Learn more:How to get the best mortgage rate
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Pros and cons of a 30-year mortgage
Prosof a 30-year mortgage
- Lower monthly payment: Repaying a mortgage over 30 years means you’ll have lower, more affordable payments spread out over time compared to shorter-term loans like 15-year mortgages.
- Stability: Having a consistent principal and interest payment helps you better map out your housing expenses for the long term. (Your overall monthly housing expenses can change, however, if your homeowners insurance and property taxes go up or down.) Of course, this is only true if your mortgage has a fixed rate. An adjustable-rate mortgage won’t give you this same benefit for the whole life of the loan.
- Buy more house: With lower payments, you might be able to qualify for a larger loan amount and afford a more expensive home.
- More financial flexibility: Lower monthly payments can provide more cushion in your budget for other goals, like saving for emergencies, retirement, college tuition or home repairs and maintenance.
Consof a 30-year mortgage
- More total interest paid: Stretching out repayment over 30 years means you’ll wind up paying more in interest overall than you would with a shorter-term loan.
- Higher mortgage rates: Lenders usually charge higher interest rates for 30-year loans because they’re taking on the risk of not being repaid for a longer amount of time.
- Becoming house poor: Just because you might be able to afford more house with a 30-year loan doesn’t mean you should overstretch your budget. Give yourself some breathing room for other financial goals and unexpected expenses.
- Slower equity growth: It will take longer to build equity in your home because most of your initial mortgage payments will go towards interest rather than paying down your principal amount.
30-year mortgage FAQ
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Written by: Jeff Ostrowski, Principal Reporter, Mortgages
I cover mortgages and the housing market. Before joining Bankrate in 2020, I spent more than 20 years writing about real estate and the economy for the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Business Journal. I’ve had a front-row seat for two housing booms and a housing bust. I’ve twice won gold awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors, and since 2017 I’ve served on the nonprofit’s board of directors.
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Edited by: Suzanne De Vita, Senior Editor, Home Lending
I’ve covered the housing market, mortgages and real estate for the past 12 years. At Bankrate, my areas of focus include first-time homebuyers and mortgage rate trends, and I’m especially interested in the housing needs of baby boomers. In the past, I’ve reported on market indicators like home sales and supply, as well as the real estate brokerage business. My work has been recognized by the National Association of Real Estate Editors.
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Reviewed by: Greg McBride, CFA, Chief Financial Analyst, Bankrate
Greg McBride is a CFA charterholder with more than a quarter-century of experience in personal finance, including consumer lending prior to coming to Bankrate. Through Bankrate.com's Money Makeover series, he helped consumers plan for retirement, manage debt and develop appropriate investment allocations. He is an accomplished public speaker, has served as a Wall Street Journal Expert Panelist and served on boards in the credit counseling industry for more than a decade and the funding board of the Rose Foundation’s Consumer Financial Education Fund.
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