Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6%
- Posted on February 5, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6%

The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate edged up to 6.11%, essentially flat compared to last week when it was 6.1%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the rate averaged …