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As of this writing, the average 30-year mortgage interest rate in the United States is 3.73%, but that only tells part of the story. The cost of your mortgage depends on your credit score, the type of loan you choose, and the fees and other closing costs charged by your lender. Here’s some more information on the average cost of a mortgage by credit score and type of loan, and how you can estimate your own mortgage payment.