Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 23, 2026: Rates falling again today
Mortgage and refinance interest rates have decreased as of May 23, 2026. The 30-year fixed rate is now at 6.34%, while the 15-year fixed rate is at 5.90%. These rates reflect national averages and can vary based on individual circumstances.
- ▪The current 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to 6.34%.
- ▪The 15-year fixed mortgage rate is now at 5.90%.
- ▪Mortgage refinance rates are generally higher than purchase rates.
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Personal Finance / Mortgages Some offers on this page are from advertisers who pay us, which may affect which products we write about, but not our recommendations. See our Advertiser Disclosure. Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 23, 2026: Rates falling again today Tim Manni · Lead Editor Sat, May 23, 2026 at 3:00 AM PDT 6 min read According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, compared to yesterday, the current 30-year fixed rate fell 12 basis points to 6.34%, the 15-year fixed rate fell by 7 basis points to 5.90%, and the 5/1 ARM fell by 19 basis points to 6.29%.
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