The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.61% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is 12 basis points lower than yesterday and one basis point higher than a week ago. (See our chart below for more specifics.) A basis point is one one-hundredth of a percentage point.

Interest rate trends for the three most popular types of consumer loans—credit cards, auto loans, and mortgage loans—over the past 25 years.

Forbes Advisor’s weekly credit card rates report indicates that the current average credit card interest rate is 24.95%. The Federal Reserve also tracks U.S. consumers' average credit card interest rates.

The Berenberg economics team led by Holger Schmieding produced this striking chart, showing how interest-rate expectations are heading in the opposite direction of inflation expectations. "Investors seem to believe that tariffs and elevated uncertainty ...

U.S. interest rates look too high, relative to inflation. A compelling argument can be made that U.S. interest rates are higher than they "should" be relative to inflation. The implication of that argument is that rates are likely to decline in the coming ...

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a third time this year, but officials were divided over their next move. Jerome Powell, the central bank’s chair, said “we haven’t made any decision about January.” Note: Data represents the lower, upper ...

Personal loan interest rates are key but do not encompass all costs. Factors such as repayment tenure and fees influence borrowing expenses. Assessing these elements together helps borrowers make informed choices and accurately evaluate loan offers.