Mortgage Rates Stay High — Here's What It Means for You

The average 30-year home loan rate held at 6.66% for the week of August 27, 2026, per Freddie Mac. The 15-year rate sat at 5.98%. Reuters, AP, and Forbes all confirmed rates near one-year highs through summer. A Reuters poll predicts the 30-year stays above 6% through 2028, meaning pricier loans for homebuyers well into the future.