US Mortgage Rates Today (Aug 19): 30-year fixed rises to 6.55% (+2 bps), while 15-year fixed and 5/1 ARM ease to 5.87% (-7 bps) and 6.31% (-8 bps) respectively.
According to Zillow lender marketplace data for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased by two basis points to 6.55%. Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed rate fell seven basis points to 5.87%, and the 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) decreased eight basis points to 6.31%. Rates have remained surprisingly calm this week despite recent bond market volatility.
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