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FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’

FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’

by Phil Hall | Feb 27, 2026 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

As the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 6% for the first time since 2022, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has credited President Trump as being the only reason that decline occurred. In a post on his personal X account, Pulte cheered,...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022

by Phil Hall | Feb 26, 2026 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.98% in today’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down from last week when it averaged 6.01%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. “For the first time in three and a half...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Sinks to 6.01%

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates hit their lowest level since September 2022, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.01% as of Feb. 19, down from last week when it averaged 6.09%. A year...
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop

Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop

by Phil Hall | Feb 12, 2026 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

After rising slightly over the past three weeks, mortgage rates took a slight dip in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged...
Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week

Mortgage Rates Inch Up for Third Straight Week

by Phil Hall | Feb 5, 2026 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates continued to rise for the third straight week, albeit with incremental upticks, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of Feb. 5, up slightly from...
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