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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported its Primary Mortgage Market Survey results for Oct. 16, 2025: the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27%, down from 6.30% the prior week and from 6.44% a year ago. The 15-year FRM averaged 5.52%, down from 5.53% last week and 5.63% a year earlier.

Freddie Mac noted modest weekly declines, an uptick in refinance activity, higher housing inventory and slower house price growth as supportive factors for buyers and refinancers.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey for Oct. 9, 2025, reporting the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.30%.

The 30-year FRM fell from 6.34% the prior week and was near last year’s 6.32%. The 15-year FRM averaged 5.53%, down from 5.55% last week and compared with 5.41% a year ago. Freddie Mac said rates have settled at their lowest level in about a year and that lower rates are supporting increased purchase activity.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) commenced a fixed-price cash tender offer on Oct 9, 2025 to purchase any and all of specified STACR notes listed in the announcement.

The offer period expires at 5:00 PM New York time on Oct 16, 2025. Freddie Mac expects a Settlement Date of Oct 20, 2025 (with guaranteed-delivery settlements on Oct 21, 2025). Total Consideration will be calculated per the table based on original principal, applicable factor, and the listed Tender Offer Consideration, plus accrued interest to but not including the Settlement Date.

Listed original principal amounts across the eligible classes total approximately $1.566428 billion. Tender prices range from $1,003.43 to $1,180.00 per $1,000 original principal. Dealer managers are Wells Fargo Securities and Cantor Fitzgerald; CastleOak is co-dealer manager.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported an increase in mortgage rates in its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34%, up from 6.30% last week and higher than 6.12% a year ago. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 5.55% from 5.49% last week, compared to 5.25% a year ago.

Despite the increase, rates remain below the 52-week average of 6.71%. According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, recent months have shown lower rates overall, leading to increased pending home sales and greater homebuyer confidence.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has released its Monthly Volume Summary for August 2025. The report provides detailed information about the company's mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, debt activities, and other investments.

As a key player in the U.S. housing market, Freddie Mac continues its mission to promote liquidity, stability, and affordability across all economic cycles. Since its founding in 1970, the organization has supported tens of millions of families in buying, renting, or maintaining their homes.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced a significant $487 million non-performing loan (NPL) sale via auction. The offering comprises seasoned, deeply delinquent residential first lien whole loans from Freddie Mac's mortgage-related investments portfolio.

The sale is structured across five pools: four Standard Pool Offerings (SPO) and one Extended Timeline Pool Offering (EXPO). Bids are due by October 16, 2025 for SPO pools and October 30, 2025 for the EXPO pool. Since 2011, Freddie Mac has sold $10.7 billion of NPLs and securitized approximately $81.3 billion of re-performing loans through various programs.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported an increase in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rising to 6.30% from 6.26% last week. The 15-year FRM increased to 5.49% from 5.41% last week.

According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, housing market activity remains robust, with purchase applications up 18% and refinance applications up 42% year-over-year. The 30-year and 15-year FRM rates are higher compared to last year's rates of 6.08% and 5.16%, respectively.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has appointed Matthew D. Abrusci as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective September 22, 2025. Abrusci brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, with expertise in banking, capital markets, and securities law.

Prior to joining Freddie Mac, Abrusci served as General Counsel at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas. His career includes senior legal positions at prominent financial institutions including Royal Bank of Canada, Credit Suisse Securities, and Merrill Lynch. The appointment comes as Freddie Mac aims to enhance its efficiency and financial stability.

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported a decrease in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.26%, down from 6.35% last week but higher than 6.09% a year ago. The 15-year FRM decreased to 5.41% from 5.50% last week, compared to 5.15% a year ago.

According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, the declining rates have sparked increased refinancing activity, with refinance applications reaching nearly 60% of total mortgage applications, marking the highest level since January 2022.