Louisiana Mortgage Rate Trends
Track current and weekly average mortgage rates across all loan products in Louisiana, view interactive rate trend charts, and compare LA borrowing costs against the national average.
Current Louisiana Mortgage Rate Trends
Mortgage rates in Louisiana fell by -0.008 this week, bringing the current 30-year fixed average down to 6.150%. Borrowers in LA are benefiting from improved conditions compared to last week's average of 6.158%.
At 6.150%, Louisiana's 30-year fixed rate sits -0.171 below the current national average of 6.321%. This favorable spread suggests LA borrowers may have a competitive advantage relative to the rest of the country.
The 15-year fixed rate in Louisiana currently averages 5.720%, compared to 5.729% last week. Homeowners considering a refinance into a shorter term should weigh this rate against their current loan conditions and remaining balance. Shorter-term loans typically carry lower rates but require higher monthly payments.
The Louisiana mortgage rate averages displayed on this page are calculated from 149 verified mortgage rate quotes collected across 26 lenders actively operating in Louisiana. Our proprietary systems collect and verify mortgage rates daily — tracking what real licensed institutions are actually quoting to borrowers, not published rate sheet estimates.
Unlike rate comparison sites that show only a handful of lenders, MonitorBankRates maintains a continuously updated mortgage rate database spanning community banks, regional lenders, national institutions, and credit unions across Louisiana. This scale allows us to calculate averages that reflect the full lending landscape — not just the most aggressive advertisers — giving borrowers, journalists, and real estate professionals a more accurate benchmark for what rates actually look like in LA.
Data reflects average rates offered by licensed institutions operating in LA. Last Updated: April 17, 2026
Louisiana Mortgage Rate Trends
Daily average rates across all loan products. Hover over the chart to see exact rates for each day.
Louisiana mortgage rate averages compiled from 149 current mortgage rates across 26 lenders operating in LA — updated daily.
As of Apr 17, 2026 • Data provided by MonitorBankRates.com
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