The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Continues to Decrease
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.87% as of February 13, 2025, showing a slight decrease from 6.89% last week.
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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.87% as of February 13, 2025, showing a slight decrease from 6.89% last week. However, this rate is higher compared to 6.77% recorded a year ago.
The 15-year FRM increased to 6.09% from last week's 6.05%, but remains lower than the 6.12% rate from a year ago. According to Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist, the recent mortgage rate stability is positively impacting potential buyers, with purchase demand showing stronger performance compared to the same period last year.
Positive
- 30-year FRM decreased to 6.87% from 6.89% week-over-week
- Purchase demand is stronger compared to last year
- Mortgage rate stability is benefiting potential buyers
Negative
- 30-year FRM is higher than last year's rate of 6.77%
- 15-year FRM increased to 6.09% from 6.05% week-over-week
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MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 13, 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 continued to inch down this week, reaching its lowest level thus far in 2025,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Recent mortgage rate stability is benefitting potential buyers, as purchase demand is stronger than this time last year. This is an indication that a thaw in buyer activity could be on the horizon.”
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged
6.87% as of February 13, 2025, down from last week when it averaged6.89% . A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged6.77% . - The 15-year FRM averaged
6.09% , up from last week when it averaged6.05% . A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged6.12% .
The PMMS® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put
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