Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Rates down across the board
Mortgage rates experienced a decline across the board on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, according to Zillow's latest data. The average 30-year fixed rate decreased to 6.53%, which marks a 10 basis point reduction from the previous day. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed loan rate is now at 5.94%, which is only 1 basis point higher than it was yesterday.
The 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is down to 6.56%, reflecting a 6 basis point drop compared to Tuesday's rates. These statistics represent national averages, rounded to the nearest hundredth.
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