The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance declined to 6.93% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, fixed-rate refinance mortgage average rate is 5.89%. For 20-year mortgage refinances,

Refi rates have ticked down, lowering the 30-year rate average after two days of inching up. Rates for several other refi loan types also dropped Monday.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have held steady so far this month, and it's unclear if they'll drop much this year.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective home shoppers getting into the market before the busy spring homebuying season starts.

The mortgage rate drop provides little relief for prospective shoppers looking ahead to the spring homebuying season.

See current 30-year refinance rates and how they've been trending. Find the lowest rates to save on your mortgage, lower your payments, or access home equity.