If you're looking to buy a house, here's what to know about where mortgage rates are trending and how to get the best deal on your home loan.

Mortgage rates change daily — sometimes more frequently — but that doesn’t mean you need to check rates daily or hourly. If you’re looking to get preapproved for a mortgage soon, check rates more often and take note of historical trends.

Mortgage rates remain higher than many homebuyers prefer right now as inflation persists and the Federal Reserve maintains elevated benchmark rates. And with May approaching, bringing both market changes and another scheduled Fed meeting, uncertainty looms.