Mortgage Rates Increase
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported an increase in mortgage rates in its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®.
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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.
Positive
- Mortgage rates remain below 52-week average of 6.71%
- Recent increase in pending home sales indicates growing homebuyer confidence
- Both 30-year and 15-year mortgage rates show moderate increases, suggesting market stability
Negative
- 30-year mortgage rates increased to 6.34% from 6.30% week-over-week
- Current rates are higher than year-ago levels (6.34% vs 6.12% for 30-year FRM)
- 15-year FRM rates rose to 5.55%, up from 5.25% year-over-year
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News Market Reaction – FMCC
On Oct 2, the day this news came out, FMCC closed 3.86% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Oct 2 session.
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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 02, 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
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased again this week but remains below its 52-week average of
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged
6.34% as of October 2, 2025, up from last week when it averaged6.30% . A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged6.12% . - The 15-year FRM averaged
5.55% , up from last week when it averaged5.49% . A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged5.25% .
The PMMS® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put
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