Current Mortgage Rates for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026

30-year fixed rates now range from 6.4%–7.1%, with FHA loans averaging 6.2%. Here's how today's rates affect what first-time buyers can actually afford.

30-year fixed rates now range from 6.4%–7.1%, with FHA loans averaging 6.2%. Here's how today's rates affect what first-time buyers can actually afford.