Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported a decline in mortgage rates in its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey®.
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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported a decline in mortgage rates in its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey®. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.76%, down from 6.81% last week and significantly lower than the 7.22% recorded a year ago. The 15-year FRM also decreased to 5.92% from 5.94% last week, compared to 6.47% a year ago. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that the 30-year FRM rates have fallen below the first quarter average of 6.83%.
Positive
- 30-year FRM rates decreased to 6.76% from 6.81% week-over-week
- Current 30-year FRM rates are significantly lower than last year's 7.22%
- 15-year FRM rates declined to 5.92% from 5.94% week-over-week
- 15-year FRM rates are lower compared to 6.47% a year ago
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- None.
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MCLEAN, Va., May 01, 2025 (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
“Mortgage rates again declined this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “In recent weeks, rates for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage have fallen even lower than the first quarter average of
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged
6.76% as of May 1, 2025, down from last week when it averaged6.81% . A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged7.22% . - The 15-year FRM averaged
5.92% , down from last week when it averaged5.94% . A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged6.47% .
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