Mortgage Rates Tick Up
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported an increase in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rising to 6.72% from 6.67% last week.
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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported an increase in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) rising to 6.72% from 6.67% last week. The uptick follows five consecutive weeks of decline and comes after a stronger-than-expected jobs report.
The 15-year FRM increased to 5.86% from 5.80% last week. Despite ongoing affordability challenges, mortgage applications have shown significant year-over-year growth, with home purchase applications up 25% and refinance applications surging 56% compared to the same period last year.
Positive
- Home purchase applications increased by 25% year-over-year
- Refinance applications surged 56% compared to last year
- 30-year FRM rates are lower than last year's 6.89%
- 15-year FRM rates decreased from 6.17% last year to 5.86%
Negative
- 30-year FRM increased to 6.72% from 6.67% last week
- 15-year FRM rose to 5.86% from 5.80% last week
- Ongoing affordability challenges persist in the housing market
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MCLEAN, Va., July 10, 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
“After declining for five consecutive weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage moved slightly higher following a stronger than expected jobs report,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Despite ongoing affordability challenges in the housing market, we are seeing home purchase and refinance applications respond to the downward trajectory in rates, increasing by
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged
6.72% as of July 10, 2025, up from last week when it averaged6.67% . A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged6.89% . - The 15-year FRM averaged
5.86% , up from last week when it averaged5.80% . A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged6.17% .
The PMMS® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put
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