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4 sourced facts about interest rates and the economy, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.

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The basics

What was the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the U.S. in 2025?

Answerabout 6.66%

Mortgage rates have stayed well above their pandemic-era lows through the mid-2020s.

Source: Bankrate, citing Freddie Mac data (2025) bankrate.com

Going deeper

What is the average interest rate U.S. banks charge on credit card accounts that carry a balance?

Answer22.15%

Credit card rates have climbed well above historical norms in recent years.

Source: Federal Reserve, Consumer Credit (G.19) release federalreserve.gov

What is the current average 15-year fixed mortgage rate, typically lower than the 30-year rate?

Answerabout 6.39%

Shorter mortgage terms usually carry a lower interest rate than the standard 30-year loan.

Source: Bankrate bankrate.com

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