As you consider buying a home, you’ll likely weigh different mortgage types. For most prospective buyers, a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is the top pick. It offers more manageable monthly payments because you’re stretching the loan over three decades as opposed to 10 or 15 years.

Mortgage rates drop on June 2, 2025, with the 30-year fixed at 6.96%. Compare today’s rates and trends across loan types.

After notching a one-year high last week, mortgage rates moved lower Thursday—the third drop in the last four days. Rate movement was mixed for other loan types.