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Interest rates for the most popular 30-year fixed mortgage averaged around 7.07% in the month of September, according to Zillow data. Rates for 15-year mortgages, which are also relatively popular, were 6.35%. The average monthly mortgage payment is currently $2,823 for a 30-year fixed mortgage.