Mortgage Rates Today: February 17, 2026 – 30-Year Rates Down, 15-Year Rates Steady

Currently, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.02%, compared to 6.12% a week ago, according to the ...

Here Are Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates: February 17, 2026 – No Movement On Rates

Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, fixed-rate refinance mortgage average rate is 5.15%. For 20-year mortgage refinances, the average rate is 6%.  Related: Compare Current Refinance Rates 30-Year F ...

Average tax refund is nearly 11% higher so far this year, IRS data shows

Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks​ this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one ...