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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) 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.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.72%, a slight decrease from 6.74% last week. The 15-year FRM decreased to 5.85% from 5.87% the previous week.
According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, mortgage rates have remained stable within the same narrow range for four consecutive weeks. The market shows positive signs with continued economic growth, moderating house prices, and rising inventory, creating favorable conditions for both buyers and sellers.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced its Second Quarter 2025 financial results. The company has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC, making both the earnings release and financial results supplement available on their Investor Relations website.
The company will host a media call at 9 a.m. ET on July 31, 2025 to discuss the results. A concurrent webcast will be available, with the replay accessible for approximately 30 days on the company's website.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) has scheduled the release of its Second Quarter 2025 financial results before U.S. market opening on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The company will host a media call at 9 a.m. ET on the same day.
The event will be available via webcast, with a replay accessible on the company's website for approximately 30 days. All related materials will be posted on Freddie Mac's Investor Relations webpage.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has released its Monthly Volume Summary for June 2025. The summary includes information about the company's mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, debt activities, and other investments.
This routine monthly report provides transparency into Freddie Mac's operations, which focus on 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 relatively stable at 6.74%, showing a minimal decrease from 6.75% last week. The 15-year FRM decreased to 5.87% from 5.92% the previous week.
According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, the housing market outlook appears positive, supported by strong economic performance, solid employment, and income growth. Compared to the previous year, the 30-year FRM is slightly lower, as it averaged 6.78% a year ago, while the 15-year FRM shows a more significant decrease from 6.07% in the previous year.
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.75% as of July 17, 2025, showing a slight increase from 6.72% the previous week. The 15-year FRM also rose to 5.92% from 5.86% last week.
According to Chief Economist Sam Khater, while affordability challenges continue, the combination of rate stability and modest inventory growth could encourage potential homebuyers to enter the market. The rates remain relatively stable compared to a year ago, when the 30-year FRM averaged 6.77% and the 15-year FRM was at 6.05%.