Home Loan and Refinance Rates Today (April 12, 2026): Rates Are Lower Than Last Weekend
Good news for people who want to buy a house. This weekend, mortgage rates are lower than they were last weekend. According to Zillow , the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now 6.15%. This is a small drop compared to last week. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate is now 5.64%, which is also lower. Here are the latest average mortgage rates in simple terms: 30-year fixed: 6.15% 20-year fixed: 5.97% 15-year fixed: 5.64% 5/1 ARM: 6.44% 7/1 ARM: 6.36% 30-year VA: 5.73% 15-year VA: 5.38% 5/1 VA: 5.58% These numbers are average rates across the country, and they are rounded slightly. Now, let’s look at refinance rates (when you replace your current home loan with a new one). These rates are usually a bit higher, but not always. Here are today’s refinance rates: 30-year fixed: 6.26% 20-year fixed: 6.21% 15-year fixed: 5.74% 5/1 ARM: 6.39% 7/1 ARM: 6.76% 30-year VA: 5.44% 15-year VA: 5.25% 5/1 VA: 5.21% Again, these are national averages an...