Mortgage Rates Continue to Decrease
Freddie Mac has released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) on May 16, 2024, showing a slight decrease in mortgage rates for the second consecutive week.
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Freddie Mac has released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) on May 16, 2024, showing a slight decrease in mortgage rates for the second consecutive week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.02%, down from 7.09% the previous week. Comparatively, it was 6.39% a year ago. The 15-year FRM averaged 6.28%, down from 6.38% last week, and 5.75% a year ago. This decrease is attributed to a slight easing in inflation and a dip in the 10-year Treasury yield. These lower rates may offer some financial relief to prospective homebuyers.
Positive
- 30-year FRM decreased to 7.02% from 7.09% last week.
- 15-year FRM decreased to 6.28% from 6.38% last week.
- Decrease in mortgage rates for the second consecutive week.
- Lower mortgage rates may benefit prospective homebuyers.
Negative
- 30-year FRM is still significantly higher compared to 6.39% a year ago.
- 15-year FRM is higher than 5.75% a year ago, despite the recent decrease.
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MCLEAN, Va., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.02 percent.
“Mortgage rates decreased for the second consecutive week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Given the news that inflation eased slightly, the 10-year Treasury yield dipped, leading to lower mortgage rates. The decrease in rates, albeit small, may provide a bit more wiggle room in the budgets of prospective homebuyers.”
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged 7.02 percent as of May 16, 2024, down from last week when it averaged 7.09 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.39 percent.
- The 15-year FRM averaged 6.28 percent, down from last week when it averaged 6.38 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.75 percent.
The PMMS® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20 percent down and have excellent credit. For more information, view our Frequently Asked Questions.
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