The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Shows Little Movement
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.
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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.
Positive
- Slight decrease in 30-year FRM rates from 6.75% to 6.74% week-over-week
- 15-year FRM rates declined more significantly from 5.92% to 5.87%
- Both 30-year and 15-year FRM rates are lower compared to previous year
- Strong economic backdrop with solid employment and income growth
Negative
- Mortgage rates remain elevated above 6% for both 30-year and 15-year FRMs
- Minimal week-over-week change in 30-year FRM indicates persistent high rates
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MCLEAN, Va., July 24, 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
“This week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage essentially remained flat at
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged
6.74% as of July 24, 2025, down slightly from last week when it averaged6.75% . A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged6.78% . - The 15-year FRM averaged
5.87% , down from last week when it averaged5.92% . A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged6.07% .
The PMMS® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put
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