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30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low

by Phil Hall | Aug 28, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

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%....
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat

Mortgage Rates Remain Flat

by Phil Hall | Aug 21, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates held steady in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 21, unchanged from last week. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.46%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?

Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?

by Phil Hall | Aug 15, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Will the Trump administration’s plans to sell shares in Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) result in a spike in mortgage rates, or will it drive rates down? The answer, it seems, depends which expert you ask. The Trump administration is reportedly...
Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low

Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low

by Phil Hall | Aug 14, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 14, 2025, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down from last week when it averaged 6.63%; it also marked the lowest level recorded year-to-date. A year...
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April

Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
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