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Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly

by Phil Hall | Aug 1, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A pair of new data reports showed a slight decline in mortgage rates and a slight uptick in homebuyer affordability. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of July 31, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC)....
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat

Mortgage Rates Remain Flat

by Phil Hall | Jul 24, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.74% as of July 24, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.75%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.78%. The 15-year...
Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again

Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2025 | Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Mortgage rates were up for the second consecutive week, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.75% as of July 17, up from last week when it averaged 6.72%. A year ago at this...
Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick

Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick

by Phil Hall | Jul 10, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

After five weeks in decline, mortgage rates were on the rise in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of July 10, up from last week when it averaged 6.67%. A year ago at this...
Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week

Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week

by Phil Hall | Jul 3, 2025 | Mortgage Information, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

While fireworks will be soaring over the Fourth of July, mortgage rates are going into the holiday weekend in a continued decline. According to the Primary Mortgage Market survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as...
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