Zillow Marketplace Rates: 30-Year Fixed Drops to 6.33%, 5/1 ARM Rises to 6.45%
Z•Zillow’s lending marketplace national average 30-year fixed rate fell 3 bps to 6.33% while 5/1 ARM climbed 24 bps to 6.45% on May 30, 2026, with 15-year fixed steady at 5.79%, potentially affecting refinancing volumes. Separately, lifestyle content on retiring in Sarasota aims to boost site engagement but lacks direct revenue drivers.
1. Mortgage Marketplace Rate Movements
Zillow’s mortgage marketplace saw the national average 30-year fixed rate decline by 3 basis points to 6.33% on May 30, 2026, while the 15-year fixed rate held at 5.79% and the 5/1 ARM climbed 24 basis points to 6.45%. These shifts may influence refinancing and homebuying behavior by altering borrower cost calculations across fixed and adjustable options.
2. Site Engagement Through Retirement Planning Content
The company published a feature examining whether $5,500 monthly income supports retirement in Sarasota, Florida, aiming to attract older demographics and deepen user engagement. While content diversification can extend session durations, its direct monetization impact remains limited absent clear advertising or subscription conversion metrics.
