Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.65% as ARM Rates Dip on Aug 14
Mortgage rates mixed on Aug 14, 2026: 30-year fixed rose to 6.65%, 15-year to 6.07%, while 5/1 ARM fell to 6.25%. Rates remain elevated, with forecasts predicting little change through 2027.
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Mortgage rates mixed on Aug 14, 2026: 30-year fixed rose to 6.65%, 15-year to 6.07%, while 5/1 ARM fell to 6.25%. Rates remain elevated, with forecasts predicting little change through 2027.
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