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Current Mortgage Rates March 2026: Averages, Trends & Market Outlook – News and Statistics

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Current Mortgage Rates March 2026: Averages, Trends & Market Outlook – News and Statistics

Mar 7, 2026

Mortgage rates have increased as the bond market reacted to events in the Middle East, with rising oil prices fueling inflation concerns and pushing bond yields higher. Data from Zillow indicates the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now 5.98%, a rise of 17 basis points from the previous weekend. The average 15-year fixed rate increased 18 basis points to 5.50%.

Current Rate Averages

According to the latest figures, other average rates include a 20-year fixed at 5.90%, a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage at 5.96%, and a 7/1 ARM at 5.70%. For Veterans Affairs loans, the average 30-year VA rate is 5.52%, the 15-year VA is 5.24%, and the 5/1 VA is 5.30%. Mortgage refinance rates are generally higher, with averages including 6.07% for a 30-year fixed, 6.12% for a 20-year fixed, and 5.62% for a 15-year fixed.

Product Comparisons

A 30-year fixed mortgage typically offers lower and predictable monthly payments, but results in more interest paid over the loan’s lifetime compared to shorter terms. A 15-year fixed mortgage carries a lower interest rate and saves on total interest, though it requires higher monthly payments. Adjustable-rate mortgages feature an initial fixed period, such as five years for a 5/1 ARM, after which the rate adjusts annually, introducing payment uncertainty in exchange for a potentially lower introductory rate.

Market Context

The present period is considered a more favorable time to purchase a home compared to recent years, as home price increases have moderated and mortgage rates are lower than they were one year ago. Industry forecasts anticipate the average 30-year rate to remain near 6% through the end of the year. Rates have declined gradually since late May of last year, after reaching a peak above 7% earlier in 2025.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11.


    PRO

    1. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2025
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2025
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)

    2. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      3. Consumption, by Country, 2025
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      8. Exports and Growth, By Product
      9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      10. Production Volume and Growth
      11. Exports and Growth
      12. Export Prices and Growth
      13. Market Size and Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports and Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      19. Production, by Country, 2025
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
      32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)

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