Mortgage & refinance rates today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Fixed rates inch upward, 5/1 ARM breaks past 7% as oil prices rise

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Mortgage & refinance rates today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Fixed rates inch upward, 5/1 ARM breaks past 7% as oil prices rise Tim Manni · Wed, September 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT 5 min read According to the Zillow lender marketplace, fixed mortgage rates are higher today as rising oil prices ( BZ=F ) have many expecting the Fed to raise interest rates next week.

The average 30-year fixed rate today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 , is 6.73% , up 6 basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently 6.05% , 1 basis point higher than yesterday. The 5/1 ARM is 7.03% , up 39 basis points from Tuesday.

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In-Depth Developments & Factual Context

Here are the current mortgage rates for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 , according to the latest Zillow data:

Remember, these are the national averages and rounded to the nearest hundredth.

These are today's mortgage refinance rates for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 , according to the latest Zillow data:

Industry Impact & Strategic Analysis

Again, the numbers provided are national averages rounded to the nearest hundredth. Mortgage refinance rates are often higher than rates when you buy a house, although that's not always the case.

Use the mortgage calculator below to see how various interest rates and loan amounts will affect your monthly payments. It also shows how the term length plays into things.

You can bookmark the Yahoo Finance mortgage payment calculator and keep it handy for future use, as you shop for homes and the best lenders . You even have the option to enter costs for private mortgage insurance (PMI) and homeowners' association dues if those apply to you. These details result in a more accurate monthly payment estimate than if you simply calculated your mortgage principal and interest.

Forward Outlook & Market Perspective

There are two main advantages to a 30-year fixed mortgage: Your payments are lower, and your monthly payments are predictable.

A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has relatively low monthly payments because you're spreading your repayment out over a longer period of time than with, say, a 15-year mortgage. Your payments are predictable because, unlike with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), your rate isn't going to change from year to year. Most years, the only things that might affect your monthly payment are any changes to your homeowners insurance or property taxes.

The main disadvantage of 30-year fixed mortgage rates is the mortgage interest, both in the short and long term.

A 30-year fixed-term loan comes with a higher interest rate than a shorter-term fixed-rate loan. You'll also pay much more in interest over the life of your loan due to both the higher rate and the longer term.

The pros and cons of 15-year fixed mortgage rates are essentially the same as those of 30-year rates. Yes, your monthly payments will remain predictable, and another advantage is that shorter terms come with lower interest rates. Not to mention, you'll pay off your mortgage 15 years sooner. So you could save hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest over the life of your loan.

However, because you're paying off the same amount in half the time, your monthly payments will be higher than if you choose a 30-year term.

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