Current Mortgage Rates: May 18 to May 22, 2026

Freddie Mac's average mortgage rate just hit 6.51%. Would-be homebuyers should expect rates to stay in this range for now.

# Current Mortgage Rates: May 18 to May 22, 2026 Freddie Mac's average mortgage rate just hit 6.51%. Would-be homebuyers should expect rates to stay in this range for now. **Read the full article:** [Money.com](https://money.com/current-mortgage-rates/?xid=moneyrss) *This article was originally published by Money.com. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*