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How a small rate move changes your payment

A hypothetical example of how an eighth-of-a-point move in 30-year and 15-year rates changes your payment, and what tends to move rates.

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Key takeaways

  • In this hypothetical example, the 30-year fixed dips an eighth of a point.
  • In the same example, the 15-year fixed moves the same way.
  • Inflation reports, jobs data and Fed comments often move rates.
  • Small rate moves change the monthly payment on a typical loan.

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30-year fixed: hypothetical example

Before7.500%
After7.375%
Change−0.125

In this example, the 30-year fixed dips an eighth of a point.

15-year fixed: hypothetical example

Before6.875%
After6.750%
Change−0.125

In this example, the 15-year fixed moves the same way.

What tends to move rates

  • Inflation report
  • Jobs data
  • Federal Reserve comments

Inflation reports, jobs data and Fed comments often move rates.

On a $320,000 loan, that’s about $27/mo

On a $320,000 loan, that’s about $27 a month.

Example details: $320,000 30-year fixed at 7.500% (7.532% APR): 360 monthly payments of $2,237.49; $320,000 30-year fixed at 7.375% (7.406% APR): 360 monthly payments of $2,210.16. Principal and interest only; taxes and insurance not included, so the actual payment will be higher. Unless noted, APR assumes ZERO Closing Costs, no discount points and 15 days of prepaid interest. Hypothetical example prepared November 4, 2026, not a current CapCenter rate offer; subject to credit approval.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these today’s rates?

No. The rates on this page are hypothetical examples. See our rates page for today’s rates and APRs.

What is APR?

APR shows the yearly cost of the loan, including interest and certain loan fees.

How often do you update rates?

We publish our rates every day.

Examples are hypothetical and for illustration only, not an offer of credit. Payments shown are principal and interest only, exclude taxes and insurance, and your APR may differ. Rates change daily. For general information only. Program rules and limits vary. Not a commitment to lend. NMLS ID #67717.

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