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Mortgage rates decreased for the fourth consecutive week. The last few months have brought lower rates and homebuyers are increasingly entering the market,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. News Facts The 30-year FRM averaged 6.17% […]

“Mortgage rates continued to trend down this week, hitting their lowest level in over a year,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “At the start of 2025, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surpassed 7%, while […]

“Mortgage rates inched down this week and have held relatively steady over the past several weeks,” said Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac. “Importantly, homeowners have noticed these consistently lower rates, driving an uptick […]

“Mortgage rates decreased this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Over the last few weeks, mortgage rates have settled in at their lowest level in about a year. There is growing evidence that […]

“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased again this week but remains below its 52-week average of 6.71%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “The last few months have brought lower rates and as indicated by […]

There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what’s happening in your […]

“Following several weeks of decline, mortgage rates inched up this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Housing market activity continues to hold up with purchase and refinance applications increasing by 18% and 42%, […]

Want to know something important you probably don’t have a professional check for you nearly as often as you should? Spoiler alert: it’s the value of your home. Because here’s the reality. Your house is […]

“Mortgage rates decreased yet again this week, prompting many homeowners to refinance. In fact, the share of mortgage applications that were refinances reached nearly 60%, the highest since January 2022,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s […]

Mortgage rates are finally heading in the right direction – and buyers are starting to jump back in. According to the data, buyer demand picked up considerably once mortgage rates hit a new low for […]