US fixed 30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.46% amid Iran war
Published on April 2, 2026.
The average 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 6.46%, the highest since early September, according to mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac. This increase comes as the Iran war increases oil prices and fears about inflation. The rate is closely watched by U.S. officials.
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