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MCLEAN, Va., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC (OTC:FMCC)) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey ® (PMMS ®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.02 percent.
Mortgage rates decreased for the second consecutive week, said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. Given the news that inflation eased slightly, the 10-year Treasury yield dipped, leading to lower mortgage rates. The decrease in rates, albeit small, may provide a bit more wiggle room in the budgets of prospective homebuyers.
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged 7.02 percent as of May 16, 2024, down from last week when it averaged 7.09 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.39 percent.
- The 15-year FRM averaged 6.28 percent, down from last week when it averaged 6.38 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.75 percent.
The PMMS ® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20 percent down and have excellent credit. For more information, view our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Primary Mortgage Market Survey ®
U.S. weekly average mortgage rates as of 05/16/2024