The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.56% as of Aug. 28, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Markey Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The latest reading is down from last week when it averaged 6.58%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.35%.
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.69%, unchanged from last week. A year ago at this time, it averaged 5.51%.
“Mortgage rates are at a 10-month low,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Purchase demand continues to rise on the back of lower rates and solid economic growth. Though many potential homebuyers still face affordability challenges, consistently lower rates may provide them with the impetus to enter the market.”
