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not just the headline rate.
Mortgage pricing changes with credit, property, occupancy, loan size, program, points and timing. Use the current published benchmarks below for context, then compare a scenario built around you.
Current market context for Washington borrowers
There is no single “Washington mortgage rate.” Published averages are useful benchmarks, but an actual offer depends on the loan scenario and its costs. Shop Lender Rates separates benchmark context from personalized quotes so a low advertised rate is not mistaken for the best overall offer.
THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE DECISION
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Independent benchmarks · daily and weekly reporting
Some source checks are unavailable (FRED Treasury history). Only successfully retrieved, dated observations are shown; missing values are not estimated.
30-year mortgage
6.76%↑ +5 bp vs Sep 3, 2026Reported for Sep 10, 2026Freddie Mac PMMS® via FRED ↗15-year mortgage
6.09%↑ +5 bp vs Sep 3, 2026Reported for Sep 10, 2026Freddie Mac PMMS® via FRED ↗Treasury yields are bond benchmarks, not mortgage offers. Freddie Mac figures are weekly averages, not today’s available lender quotes. No intraday or MBS pricing is represented.
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Measure monthly savings against closing costs and the time you expect to keep the loan.
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What are mortgage rates in Washington today?
Rates vary by borrower and loan structure. The market dashboard above shows dated, independently sourced benchmarks. For an actual offer, compare the same scenario across participating mortgage professionals.
Should I compare rate or APR?
Both matter. Rate affects the note payment; APR incorporates certain finance charges. Points, lender credits, third-party costs and how long you expect to keep the mortgage can change which offer is economically better.
Why can two Washington borrowers get different rates?
Credit profile, loan-to-value, occupancy, property type, loan amount, program, lock period and pricing adjustments can all change an offer. That is why Shop Lender Rates compares scenario-specific offers instead of presenting one number as your rate.
Where can I see what is moving rates?
Mortgage Market Watch explains the major Treasury, inflation, employment, Federal Reserve and mortgage-market developments in plain English.
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