{"id":109413,"date":"2021-03-12T15:30:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T15:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fin2me.com\/?p=109413"},"modified":"2021-03-12T15:30:33","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T15:30:33","slug":"todays-mortgage-rates-keep-sinking-march-12-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fin2me.com\/economy\/todays-mortgage-rates-keep-sinking-march-12-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Today&#x27;s mortgage rates keep sinking | March 12, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxbusiness.com\/foxbusiness.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/735\/414\/Credible-daily-mortgage-rate-iStock-1186618062.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxbusiness.com\/foxbusiness.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1470\/828\/Credible-daily-mortgage-rate-iStock-1186618062.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxbusiness.com\/foxbusiness.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/931\/506\/Credible-daily-mortgage-rate-iStock-1186618062.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxbusiness.com\/foxbusiness.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/1862\/1012\/Credible-daily-mortgage-rate-iStock-1186618062.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><\/picture>\n<p><span>Check out the mortgage rates for March 12, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.<\/span><span> (<\/span><span>iStock<\/span><span>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Based on data compiled by Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, mortgage rates have fallen since yesterday.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>30-year fixed mortgage rates:<\/strong> 2.875%, Unchanging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>20-year fixed mortgage rates:<\/strong> 2.625%, Down from 2.750%, -0.125<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>15-year fixed mortgage rates:<\/strong> 2.125%, Unchanging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>10-year fixed mortgage rates:<\/strong> 1.875%, Down from 2.000%, -0.125<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Rates last updated on March 12, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To find the best mortgage rate, start by using Credible, which can show you current mortgage and refinance rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Check out mortgage refinance rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Compare home purchase rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Browse rates from multiple lenders so you can make an informed decision about your home loan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking at today&#x2019;s mortgage refinance rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Today&#x2019;s mortgage refinance rates have fallen since yesterday. The average refinance rate dropped today as we move toward the middle of March. Overall, the average rate currently stands at 2.469%, which is slightly below last week&#x2019;s average of 2.583%. If you&#x2019;re considering refinancing an existing home, check out what refinance rates look like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>30-year fixed-rate refinance:<\/strong> 2.875%, Unchanging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>20-year fixed-rate refinance: <\/strong>2.750%, Down from 2.875%, -0.125<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>15-year fixed-rate refinance:<\/strong> 2.250%, Unchanging<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>10-year fixed-rate refinance:<\/strong> 2.000%, Unchanging<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Rates last updated on March 12, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A site like Credible can be a big help when you&#x2019;re ready to compare mortgage refinance loans. Credible lets you see prequalified rates for conventional mortgages from multiple lenders all within a few minutes. Visit Credible today to get started.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current mortgage rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mortgage interest rates continued their downward trend, with 30- and 15-year rates each falling by 125 basis points. The average rate across all loan types reached a monthly low at 2.375%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current 30-year mortgage rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 2.875%. This is the same as yesterday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current 20-year mortgage rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current interest rate for a 20-year fixed-rate mortgage is 2.625%. This is down from yesterday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current 15-year mortgage rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current interest rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 2.125%. This is the same as yesterday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current 10-year mortgage rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current interest rate for a 10-year fixed-rate mortgage is 1.875%. This is down from yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>You can explore your mortgage options in minutes by visiting Credible to compare current rates from various lenders who offer mortgage refinancing as well as home loans. Check out Credible and get prequalified today, and take a look at today&#x2019;s refinance rates through the link below.<\/p>\n<p><em>Rates last updated on March 12, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>How mortgage rates have changed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Today, mortgage rates are down compared to this time last week.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>30-year fixed mortgage rates: <\/strong>2.875%, the same as last week\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>20-year fixed mortgage rates:<\/strong> 2.625%, down from 2.875% last week, -0.250<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>15-year fixed mortgage rates:<\/strong> 2.125%, the same as last week<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>10-year fixed mortgage rates: <\/strong>1.875%, down from 2.000% last week, -0.125<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Rates last updated on March 12, 2021. These rates are based on the assumptions shown here. Actual rates may vary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you&#x2019;re trying to find the right rate for your home mortgage or looking to refinance an existing home, consider using Credible. You can use Credible&apos;s free online tool to easily compare multiple lenders and see prequalified rates in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get low mortgage rates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Current mortgage and refinance rates are affected by many economic factors, like unemployment numbers and inflation. But your personal financial history will also determine the rates you&#x2019;re offered.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to get the lowest possible monthly mortgage payment, taking the following steps can help you secure a lower rate on your home loan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Improving your credit score<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Paying down debt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Making a bigger down payment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#x2019;s also a good idea to compare rates from different lenders to find the best rate for your financial goals. According to research from Freddie Mac, borrowers can save $1,500 on average over the life of their loan by shopping for just one additional rate quote &#x2014; and an average of $3,000 by comparing five rate quotes.<\/p>\n<p>Credible can help you compare current rates from multiple mortgage lenders at once in just a few minutes. Are you looking to refinance an existing home? Use Credible&#x2019;s online tools to compare rates and get prequalified today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mortgage interest rates by loan type<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#x2019;re a first-time homebuyer shopping for a 30- or 15-year mortgage, or you&#x2019;re looking to refinance an existing home, Credible can help you find the right mortgage for your financial goals.<\/p>\n<p>Before you fill out your mortgage application, check out these loan rates, which you&#x2019;ll be able to compare by annual percentage rate (APR) as well as interest rate:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mortgage refinance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>30 Year Refinance Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>20 Year Refinance Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>15 Year Refinance Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>10 Year Refinance Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Home purchase:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>30 Year Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>20 Year Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>15 Year Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>10 Year Mortgage Rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/money\/todays-mortgage-rates-march-12-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the mortgage rates for March 12, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday. 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