The increase represents the highest in six months, according to a survey by Freddie Mac.
A for-sale sign near a home in Austin, Texas, on April 24, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.38 percent, according to a survey by Freddie Mac published on March 26.
The rate jumped from 6.22 percent the previous week and now stands at its highest level in more than six months. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 5.75 percent from 5.54 percent.
