Mortgage Rates Today, Wednesday, August 12: Noticeably Lower

Mortgage rates fell today while inflation cooled slightly, in line with expectations.

# Mortgage Rates Today, Wednesday, August 12: Noticeably Lower Mortgage rates fell today while inflation cooled slightly, in line with expectations. **Read the full article:** [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/news/mortgage-rates-today-wednesday-august-12-2026) *This article was originally published by NerdWallet. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*