30-year mortgage rates fall - When will they fall? | Today's mortgage and refinance rates, January 13, 2026

Average mortgage rates were mostly lower versus last week, according to Bankrate data. Average rates for 30-year fixed, 15-year fixed and 5/1 ARM receded, while 15-year fixed edged higher.

The start of a new year can feel full of potential. That's especially true if you're looking to buy a house or decrease your payment with a refinance. Bankrate's 2026 mortgage rate forecast predicts rates will stick around 6% this year, but there may be a chance rates dip lower.

“I expect the average 30-year fixed rate to fall below 6% for the first time since the summer of 2022,” says Ted Rossman, Bankrate senior industry analyst. Rossman predicts rates could drop as low as 5.5%, especially if there are signs of a looming recession.

Mortgage rates dipped to 6.24% as of Jan. 7, according to Bankrate's weekly survey of the nation's largest lenders — the lowest rate since September 2024. Rates were 84 basis points lower than the same week last year, which were at 7.08% on Jan. 8, 2025.

Rates accurate as of 01/13/2026.

Today's average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.20 percent, an increase of 0.05 basis points over the last week. This time a month ago, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was higher, at 6.26 percent.

At the current average rate, you'll pay $73.50 for every $100,000 you borrow. That's up $0.39 from last week.

The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.56 percent, up 0.04 basis points over the last week.

Monthly payments on a 15-year fixed mortgage at that rate will cost approximately $98.43 per $100,000 borrowed. That may put more pressure on your monthly budget than a 30-year mortgage would, but it comes with some big advantages: You'll save thousands of dollars over the life of the loan in total interest paid and build equity much faster.

The average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 5.53 percent, down 0.05 basis points over the last week.

Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are mortgage loans that come with a floating interest rate. To put it another way, the interest rate can change periodically throughout the life of the loan, unlike fixed-rate mortgages. These types of loans are best for those who expect to sell or refinance before the first or second adjustment. Rates could be materially higher when the loan first adjusts, and thereafter.

Monthly payments on a 5/1 ARM at 5.53 percent would cost approximately $68.36 for each $100,000 borrowed over the initial five years, but could climb hundreds of dollars higher afterward, depending on the loan's terms.

The average jumbo mortgage rate is 6.53 percent, down 0.04 basis points from a week ago. This time a month ago, the average rate on a jumbo mortgage was lower, at 6.47 percent.

At the current average rate, you'll pay $0.31 per month in principal and interest for every $100,000 you borrow. That's down $0.31 per $100,000 compared to last week.

The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 6.52 percent, down 0.08 basis points from a week ago. A month ago, the average rate on a 30-year fixed refinance was lower, at 6.52 percent.

At the current average rate, you'll pay $68.36 per month in principal and interest for every $100,000 you borrow. That's up $0.05 from what it would have been last week.

Today's mortgage rates have declined from the highs reached at the beginning of 2025, which summited 7.19% for a 30-year fixed mortgage and 6.40% for a 15-year fixed, according to Bankrate data.

Learn more: Mortgage rate history: 1970s to today

If you're shopping for a mortgage now, here are some tips to help you get the best rate you can:

• Grow your credit score. While you can get a mortgage with a lower score, the best rates go to borrowers with a score of 780 or higher. Here are some ways to help increase your score before you apply for a mortgage.
• Make a higher down payment. If you're buying a home and able to afford it, consider making a higher down payment. You'll borrow less and get a lower rate.
• Shop around. Compare mortgage offers from at least three different lenders.
• Lock your rate. If you were preapproved for an attractive rate, but you think rates might rise before you find a home, consider locking in your offer or inquiring about a float-down option. With the latter, you'll lock in your lower rate now, but you can get an even lower rate if prevailing rates fall.

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The mortgage rates in this story are derived from our national rate and APR averages. Bankrate's mortgage rates include these national rate and APR averages; Bankrate Monitor (BRM) National Index rate averages; and “top offers”:

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