Average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage hits 6.91%, according to Freddie Mac, the highest since July
The average rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, popular with homeowners seeking to refinance, climbed to 6.13%, up from 6% and also the highest since July. It was at 5.89% a year ago.
Mortgage Rates Reach Highest Point Since July
Primary Mortgage Market Survey® U.S. weekly average mortgage rates as of 01/02/2025 MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®),
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Mortgage rates are climbing again, in yet another unwelcome sign to homebuyers. The standard, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged just shy of 7% in the final week of 2024 ending on January 2, according to data from mortgage financing giant Freddie Mac.
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Mortgage rates inched up at the start of the year to the highest level in nearly six months, portending another tough year for the U.S. housing market. The 30-year mortgage rate remains at the highest level since July 2024. It averaged 6.91% as of Jan. 2, according to data released by Freddie Mac on Thursday.
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Alert: Average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage hits 6.91%, according to Freddie Mac, the highest since early July
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage hits 6.91%, according to Freddie Mac, the highest since early July.
Mortgage rates start 2025 near 7%, hitting highest level since July
Mortgage rates rose again last week, leaving them near 7% to start the year. The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.91% in the week through Wednesday, from 6.85% as of Dec. 26, according to Freddie Mac data.
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