FREDDIE MAC

Mortgage Rates Decrease to 7.32%

Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 7.32%, down from 7.40% last week. Rates remain well above year-ago levels, when the 30-year averaged 6.19% and the 15-year 5.44%. This is a routine weekly data release offering modest relief for prospective homebuyers, with no company-specific financial disclosure.

•4d ago

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady at 7.40%

Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 7.40%, unchanged from the prior week. The 15-year FRM averaged 6.71%, down slightly from 6.73% last week. Both rates remain well above year-ago levels of 6.27% and 5.52%, respectively. This is routine weekly survey data with no company-specific financial or operational disclosure.

•11d ago

FMCC: 8-K · leadership change

Freddie Mac disclosed that Anil Hinduja, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, ended his employment effective October 1, 2026. John Glessner, formerly EVP – Investments and Capital Markets, assumed the Chief Risk Officer role the same day, with no change to his compensation. The internal promotion suggests continuity in the risk function; the filing is a routine Item 5.02 disclosure with limited market implications.

SEC 8-K•24d ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.95%

Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of September 17, 2026, up from 6.76% the prior week. The 15-year FRM averaged 6.26%, up from 6.09% last week, with both tenors running above year-ago readings of 6.26% and 5.41% respectively. Chief Economist Sam Khater attributed the fluctuation to markets assessing incoming economic data. This is the GSE's routine weekly rate survey, not a company-specific disclosure.

•1mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.76%

Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of September 10, 2026, up from 6.71% the prior week. A year ago the 30-year FRM averaged 6.35%, while the 15-year FRM averaged 6.09%, up from 6.04% last week and 5.50% a year earlier. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that shopping around for the best mortgage rate and getting multiple quotes can potentially save aspiring buyers thousands.

•1mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.71%

Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71% as of September 3, 2026, up from 6.66% the prior week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.04%, up from 5.98% last week, with both tenors running above year-ago levels of 6.50% and 5.60%, respectively. Chief Economist Sam Khater characterized purchase demand as relatively stable, indicating steady buyer interest as households adapt to evolving market conditions.

•1mo ago

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

Freddie Mac released its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66%, virtually unchanged from the prior week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.98%, up slightly from 5.95% the week before but remaining within a narrow trading range. Chief Economist Sam Khater highlighted that the housing market is becoming more balanced due to rising inventory and resilient consumer spending.

•1mo ago

Mortgage Rates Decline for Second Consecutive Week

Freddie Mac released its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting a decline in average mortgage rates for the second consecutive week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65%, down from 6.67% the previous week, while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.95%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted the modest relief for homebuyers and emphasized the potential savings from rate shopping.

•2mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.67%

Freddie Mac released its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% for the period ending August 13, 2026. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.96%, down from 6.01% in the prior week, while the 30-year rate dipped slightly from 6.69%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that housing affordability has improved compared to a year ago, with recent increases in purchase and refinance applications indicating borrower responsiveness to rate changes.

•2mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.69%

Freddie Mac released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% for the week ending August 6, 2026. The 30-year rate increased from last week's 6.66% average and is up from 6.63% a year ago, while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.01%, down from 6.04% last week. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that housing market adjustments are occurring, with listing prices modestly below year-ago levels and inventory improving.

•2mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.66%

Freddie Mac released its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66%, up from 6.58% the previous week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.04%, rising from last week's average of 5.96%. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that increased housing inventory is providing prospective homebuyers with more options and supporting activity despite fluctuating rates.

•2mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.58%

Freddie Mac released its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% for the week, up slightly from 6.55% last week but down from 6.74% a year ago. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.96%, an increase from the prior week's 5.93% and up from 5.87% in the same period last year. Chief Economist Sam Khater emphasized the value of shopping around for mortgage rates, noting it can save borrowers thousands over the life of a loan.

•3mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.55%

Freddie Mac released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% for the week ended July 16, 2026. This represents an increase from last week's 6.49% average but remains below the 6.75% average recorded one year ago. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.93%, up from 5.82% the previous week and slightly higher than the 5.92% average from a year ago.

•3mo ago

Mortgage Rates Hover in Mid-Six Percent Range

Freddie Mac released its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% for the week ending July 9, 2026. The 30-year rate increased from last week's 6.43% average but remains below the 6.72% average recorded a year ago. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.82%, up slightly from 5.79% the prior week, with Chief Economist Sam Khater noting improvements in housing affordability.

•3mo ago

Mortgage Rates Decline

Freddie Mac released its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.43%, down from 6.49% last week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.79%, a decrease from last week's 5.84%, while the 30-year rate remains below the 6.67% average recorded a year ago. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted rates are at a seven-week low, with purchase demand rising as homebuyers respond to modest improvements in affordability.

•3mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.49%

Freddie Mac released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49%, up from 6.47% last week but down from 6.77% a year ago. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted rates have remained stable over the last six weeks, with purchase activity easing modestly while refinance activity continued to pick up. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.84%, up from 5.81% the prior week and down from 5.89% a year ago.

•4mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.52%

Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% for the week ending June 11, 2026, up from 6.48% the prior week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.84%, up from 5.79% the previous week. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that stronger employment momentum has helped existing home sales reach a five-month high, signaling renewed confidence in homeownership despite short-term rate fluctuations.

•4mo ago

Mortgage Rates Decrease to 6.48%

Freddie Mac released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting a weekly decline in U.S. mortgage rates. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48%, down from 6.53% last week and 6.85% one year ago. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.79%, compared to 5.87% the prior week and 5.99% a year ago.

•4mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.51%

Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51% for the week ending May 21, 2026, up from 6.36% the prior week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.85%, up from 5.71% the previous week. Year-over-year, the 30-year rate is down from 6.86%, while the 15-year rate is down from 6.01%.

•5mo ago

Mortgage Rates Inch Down

Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.36% for the week ending May 14, 2026, a slight decline from 6.37% the prior week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.71%, down slightly from 5.72% last week. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that while purchase demand is softening, it remains above levels seen a year ago, and existing-home sales are modestly edging up.

•5mo ago

Mortgage Rates Average 6.37%

Freddie Mac released its weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, reporting that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% for the week ending May 7, 2026. This week's average represents an increase from last week's 6.30% but remains lower than the 6.76% average recorded one year ago. Chief Economist Sam Khater noted that recent improvements in new-home sales and inventory could modestly ease affordability pressures during the spring buying season.

•5mo ago

The 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Declines Further

Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.23% for the week ending April 23, 2026, a decline from 6.30% the previous week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also fell to 5.58%, with Chief Economist Sam Khater noting rates are at their lowest level in the last three spring homebuying seasons. The report highlights improving market momentum, citing a pickup in purchase applications, refinance activity, and an increase in monthly pending home sales.

•6mo ago