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The 30-year fixed mortgage rate stepped slightly higher, while both the 15-year and 5/1 ARM rates eased lower today, according to the Zillow lender marketplace. Rates have been surprisingly calm so far this week, considering recent bond market volatility.
The average 30-year fixed rate is 6.55% today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up two basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently at 5.87%, seven basis points lower than yesterday. The 5/1 ARM is 6.31%, eight basis points lower than on Tuesday.
Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Small moves in rates and fees
Here are the current mortgage rates, according to our latest Zillow data, for Wednesday, August 19, 2026:
#points #august
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate stepped slightly higher, while both the 15-year and 5/1 ARM rates eased lower today, according to the Zillow lender marketplace. Rates have been surprisingly calm so far this week, considering recent bond market volatility.
The average 30-year fixed rate is 6.55% today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, up two basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently at 5.87%, seven basis points lower than yesterday. The 5/1 ARM is 6.31%, eight basis points lower than on Tuesday.
Read more: Weekly survey of mortgage lenders with the lowest rates: Small moves in rates and fees
Here are the current mortgage rates, according to our latest Zillow data, for Wednesday, August 19, 2026:
#points #august
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