Freddie Mac reports recurring developments tied to U.S. housing finance, mortgage liquidity and its role as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Company news commonly covers the Primary Mortgage Market Survey® for conventional conforming mortgage rates, quarterly financial results, monthly volume summaries and activity across mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, delinquencies, debt activities and risk management.
Freddie Mac also reports capital markets activity connected to its Single-Family credit risk transfer programs. Updates include STACR® Structured Agency Credit Risk notes, ACIS® reinsurance transactions and tender offers for certain STACR securities, reflecting the company’s use of private capital markets to transfer residential mortgage credit risk.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported a decrease in mortgage rates in its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77%, down from 6.81% last week and 6.86% a year ago. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.89%, decreasing from 5.96% last week and 6.16% from the previous year.
According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, mortgage rates have remained stable, fluctuating within a narrow 15-basis point range since mid-April. While home sales remain low, the current market offers buyers more inventory options to consider.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has released its Monthly Volume Summary for May 2025. The report contains detailed information about the company's mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management practices, delinquency rates, debt activities, and other investment operations.
The Monthly Volume Summary serves as a comprehensive overview of Freddie Mac's operational performance and market activities in support of its mission to promote liquidity, stability, and affordability in the housing market.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported in its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.89% as of May 29, 2025, showing a slight increase from 6.86% last week, but lower than the 7.03% recorded a year ago. The 15-year FRM also saw a minor uptick to 6.03% from 6.01% last week, remaining below the previous year's rate of 6.36%.
Chief Economist Sam Khater emphasized the importance of rate shopping, suggesting potential borrowers could save thousands by obtaining multiple quotes. The survey focuses on conventional, conforming home purchase loans for borrowers with 20% down payment and excellent credit.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has released its Monthly Volume Summary for April 2025. The report contains detailed information about the company's mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management practices, delinquency rates, debt activities, and other investment operations.
This routine monthly disclosure provides transparency into Freddie Mac's operational performance and financial activities in its role of promoting liquidity, stability, and affordability in the housing market.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% as of May 22, 2025, a slight increase from 6.81% last week but lower than the 6.94% recorded a year ago. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.01% from 5.92% last week, remaining below the previous year's rate of 6.24%.
According to Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist, purchase application activity remains stable, supported by increased housing inventory compared to recent years. The survey focuses on conventional, conforming home purchase loans for borrowers with 20% down payment and excellent credit.
Freddie Mac (FMCC) reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.81%, marking the 17th consecutive week below 7%. This represents a slight increase from last week's 6.76% but remains lower than the 7.02% recorded a year ago. The 15-year FRM averaged 5.92%, up from last week's 5.89% and down from 6.28% a year ago.
According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, the stable mortgage rates combined with moderately increasing inventory are attracting homebuyers, with purchase application activity up 18% compared to last year. The survey focuses on conventional, conforming home purchase loans for borrowers with 20% down payment and excellent credit.