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Compare 15-year mortgage rates today
The average interest rate for a fixed-rate, 15-year mortgage in the United States is 5.397%, according to mortgage data and technology company Optimal Blue. 15-year mortgages remain a popular alternative to 30-year mortgages due to their powerful trifecta …