The average 30-year mortgage rate in the United States, as reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), edged higher to 6.78%, up from 6.77%, according to data updated on 26 August 2026.
While the 0.01 percentage point move is marginal, it keeps borrowing costs elevated for homebuyers and refinancers, maintaining pressure on housing affordability and monthly payment budgets. The slight uptick underscores a continued environment of relatively high mortgage rates, with no clear sign of a decisive move lower based on the latest reading alone.
