The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.72% for the week ending July 10, up from 6.67% last week.

Mortgage rates turned upward this week after falling the previous five weeks in a row.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.78% APR, up four basis points from the previous week's average, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose for the first time in six weeks, driven by Friday's strong jobs report and renewed uncertainty around tariffs.

Average mortgage rates in June are 62 basis points down on the same period last year and mortgage applications are up 41.7% year-on-year.

The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.97%, which is an increase of 0.12% from the same time last week. You could get a lower mortgage interest rate by making a higher down payment, improving your credit score or buying mortgage points.

Mortgage rates are up, but still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.76%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 5.

Today's average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.68%, up 0.72% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Borrowers may be able to save on interest costs by going with a 15-year fixed mortgage,

What’s keeping mortgage rates elevated this year? Concerns about persistent inflation, threats of a global trade war and policy turbulence have created an uncertain economic out