Mortgage Rates Today, Nov. 18: Median Rate Rises to 6.99%

30-year mortgage interest rate, 6.99%

Today’s mortgage interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate loan is 6.99%, which is 0.11 percentage points higher than Friday.

While rates can fluctuate, it’s important to understand how they impact your monthly payment. For example, the monthly payment for a $250,000 mortgage with a 30-year term and a fixed interest rate of 5.50% would be $1,419.47. The principal and interest for the same mortgage with a 6.50% fixed rate would be $1,580.17 per month.

20-year mortgage interest rate, 6.88%

The mortgage interest rate for a 20-year fixed-rate loan is 6.88%, which is 0.25 percentage points higher than Friday.

Here’s how slight variations can influence your payment. The monthly principal and interest for a $250,000 mortgage with a 20-year term and fixed interest rate of 5.00% would be $1,649.89, while the monthly payment for the same loan with a 6.00% interest rate would be $1,791.08.

15-year mortgage interest rate, 6.25%

Today’s interest rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.25%, which is 0.12 percentage points higher than Friday.

The monthly payment for a $250,000 mortgage with a 15-year term and a fixed interest rate of 4.75% would be $1,944.48. The payment for the same loan with a 5.75% interest rate would be $2,076.03.

10-year mortgage interest rate, 6.13%

The interest rate for a 10-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.13%, which is unchanged from Friday.

Small changes in interest rates can impact your monthly payment. For example, the monthly payment for a $250,000 mortgage with a 10-year term and a fixed interest rate of 4.50% would be $2,590.96. The monthly payment for the same loan with a 5.50% interest rate would be $2,713.16.