The 30-year fixed mortgage rate on October 16, 2019 is down 1 basis point from the previous week's average rate of 3.70%. Additionally, the current national average 15-year fixed mortgage rate decreased 1 basis point from 3.21% to 3.20%. The current national average 5/1 ARM rate is up 1 basis point from 3.68% to 3.69%. An amount paid to the lender, typically at closing, in order to lower the interest rate. Also known as mortgage points or discount points. One point equals one percent of the loan amount (for example, 2 points on a $100,000 mortgage would equal $2,000). Check out the web's best free mortgage calculator to save money on your home loan today. Estimate your monthly payments with PMI, taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA fees, current loan rates & more. Also offers loan performance graphs, biweekly savings comparisons and easy to print amortization schedules. Our calculator includes amoritization tables, bi-weekly savings estimates, refinance info