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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), formally the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, regularly issues news and updates that reflect its role in U.S. housing finance. The company describes its mission as making home possible for families across the nation by promoting liquidity, stability and affordability in the housing market throughout all economic cycles. Since 1970, it reports having helped tens of millions of families buy, rent or keep their home.
News about Freddie Mac often covers mortgage rate trends through its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). These releases provide average rates for products such as the 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit. Such updates can give readers insight into movements in mortgage costs and the company’s commentary on housing demand.
Another key news theme is Freddie Mac’s activity in credit risk transfer and securities issuance. The company publishes updates on its Single-Family Credit Risk Transfer (CRT) programs, including STACR® and ACIS® transactions, and on multifamily securities such as K-Deals®, Multi PCs®, SB-Deals®, M-Deals, ML-Deals, Q-Deals, MSCR notes and MCIP policies. These announcements describe how Freddie Mac transfers credit, interest-rate and liquidity risk away from U.S. taxpayers to private investors and (re)insurers.
Freddie Mac also releases information on its Monthly Volume Summary, tender offers for STACR notes, and exchange offers for Gold PCs and Giant PCs. Governance and leadership developments, such as changes in executive roles or board membership, are disclosed through press releases and related SEC filings. Investors and observers can use this news feed to follow Freddie Mac’s mortgage market surveys, securities issuance, risk transfer activity and corporate updates in one place.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported a significant drop in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) falling to 6.35%, marking the largest weekly decline in the past year with a 15 basis point decrease from 6.50%.
The 15-year FRM decreased to 5.50% from last week's 5.60%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted increased homebuyer activity, with purchase applications reaching their highest year-over-year growth rate in over four years. For comparison, the 30-year and 15-year FRM rates were 6.20% and 5.27% respectively a year ago.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the pricing of its second Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust (SCRT) offering of 2025, a $707 million securitization backed by re-performing loans (RPLs). The transaction includes $673 million in guaranteed senior certificates and $34 million in non-guaranteed mezzanine and subordinate certificates.
The underlying collateral comprises 4,002 seasoned fixed-, step-, and adjustable-rate RPLs, with all mortgage loans either current or no more than 30 days delinquent. The transaction, expected to settle on September 12, 2025, will be serviced by Newrez LLC and Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. To date, Freddie Mac has sold over $10.7 billion of Non-Performing Loans and securitized approximately $80.6 billion of RPLs.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported a decline in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.50%, down from 6.56% last week. The 15-year FRM decreased to 5.60% from 5.69% last week.
According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, the declining rates are boosting market optimism. Notably, refinancing applications have reached 47% of total mortgage applications, marking the highest level since October. This trend suggests increasing opportunities for both new homebuyers and current homeowners looking to refinance.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.56%, declining from 6.58% last week but up from 6.35% a year ago. The 15-year FRM remained stable at 5.69%, compared to 5.51% a year ago.
According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, mortgage rates have reached a 10-month low, with increasing purchase demand driven by lower rates and robust economic growth. Despite ongoing affordability challenges, the declining rate environment may encourage more potential homebuyers to enter the market.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has released its Monthly Volume Summary for July 2025. The report contains information about the company's mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, debt activities, and other investments.
The Monthly Volume Summary is a regular publication that provides transparency into Freddie Mac's operations and financial activities. The company continues its mission of promoting liquidity, stability, and affordability in the housing market across economic cycles.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) remained stable at 6.58%, unchanged from the previous week but higher than the 6.46% rate recorded a year ago. The 15-year FRM slightly decreased to 5.69% from last week's 5.71%, compared to 5.62% a year ago.
According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, summer rates have decreased, with purchase applications surpassing 2024 levels, though some potential homebuyers remain hesitant, waiting for further rate reductions.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has released its 2024 and 2025 Dodd-Frank Act stress test results for the severely adverse scenario. The results have been published on the company's investor resources webpage.
The stress tests were conducted under the U.S. Federal Housing's implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which requires financial institutions to evaluate their capital adequacy under various economic scenarios.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported a decline in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.58%, down from 6.63% last week. The 15-year FRM decreased to 5.71% from 5.75% the previous week.
According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, mortgage rates have reached their lowest level since October, leading to improved purchase application activity as borrowers capitalize on the lower rates. For context, a year ago, the 30-year and 15-year FRMs averaged 6.49% and 5.66%, respectively.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported a decline in mortgage rates, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) dropping to 6.63% from 6.72% last week, marking its lowest level since April. However, this rate remains higher than the 6.47% recorded a year ago.
The 15-year FRM decreased to 5.75% from last week's 5.85%, compared to 5.63% a year ago. According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, this rate reduction enhances homebuyers' purchasing power, with research indicating potential savings through multiple lender quotations.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced a significant expansion of its CHOICEHome financing program to include modern single-section factory-built homes, effective August 6, 2025. This industry-first initiative aims to increase affordable housing availability through conventional financing options.
The program offers 3% down payment options for these homes, which typically cost around $200,000 including land, compared to traditional site-built homes averaging over $500,000. CHOICEHome mortgages require specific construction standards, including permanent foundations, energy-efficient designs, and enhanced durability features to ensure quality and neighborhood integration.
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