Current mortgage rates: 30-year near 7% in US, Money.com reports

Money.com reports current mortgage rates show the 30-year fixed mortgage averaging 6.99% as of September 22, 2026, with the site saying rates were relatively unchanged on Monday.

That reading places current mortgage rates near the 7% level many borrowers have seen this month, and Money.com noted the 30-year rate was “down 0.01 percentage points,” signaling only a tiny movement from the prior day.

Weekly government data give a similar picture: Freddie Mac’s Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.95% for the week ending September 17, 2026, up 0.19 percentage point from the prior week, according to Freddie Mac’s published archive.

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Mortgage-rate trackers have moved in a narrow band this month as markets weigh economic data and Federal Reserve signals; Freddie Mac’s weekly averages are released every Thursday at 12 p.m. ET and are commonly cited as a benchmark for national rates.

Mortgage shoppers weighing timing should note that daily aggregator updates such as Money.com’s reflect lender-rate quotes and point movements that can differ slightly from the weekly Freddie Mac survey, which samples mortgage lenders on a set schedule.

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For regional context and ongoing coverage, recent on-site reporting has tracked the trend: one roundup published September 22 summarized how “current mortgage rates in U.S. hover around 7%” and a September 19 piece compared Freddie Mac and Bankrate readings that were similarly near 7%.

What this means for buyers and refinancers is practical: higher quoted rates raise monthly payments and can narrow the set of mortgage products for which borrowers qualify, a dynamic lenders and brokers have discussed in recent coverage.

Sources

Money — reported the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.99% on September 22, 2026, and said rates were “relatively unchanged” that day.
Freddie Mac — provided its Mortgage Market Survey showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 6.95% for the week of September 17, 2026.
Mortgage News Daily — published Freddie Mac weekly numbers and a historical archive of the 30-year average for September.
Site reporting — internal recent coverage tracking mortgage rates near 7% across September 2026.

About the author, Chris Martin

Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to some of the most complex issues shaping the American economy today. At ECIKS.org, Chris covers breaking developments across domestic economic policy, business strategy, Wall Street movements, and political decisions that ripple through financial markets. His reporting blends rigorous data analysis with accessible storytelling making critical information useful for investors, entrepreneurs, and engaged citizens alike.