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Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly

Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates inched up slightly in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.06%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.96%....
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low

30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low

by Phil Hall | Jan 15, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates continued their decline in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15, down from last week when it averaged 6.16%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%

Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%

by Phil Hall | Jan 14, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The share of homeowners carrying mortgage rates above 6% has surpassed the share of those holding mortgages with rates below 3%, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. Mortgage rates have been above 6% since September 2022 and peaked at 7.04% in January...
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase

Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase

by Phil Hall | Jan 8, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates started 2026 on with a mild uptick, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.16% as of Jan. 8, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.15%. A year ago at this time, it...
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025

Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025

by Phil Hall | Dec 31, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The final Primary Mortgage Markey Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) found 2025 ending with mortgage rates at their lowest level of the year. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31, down from last week when it averaged 6.18%. A year...
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