US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of Dec. 21, down from 6.95% a week ago; 30-year FRM averaged 6.27% a year ago: Freddie Mac

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MCLEAN, Virginia , December 21, 2023 (press release) –

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.67 percent.

“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained below seven percent for the second week in a row, a welcome downward trend after 17 consecutive weeks above seven percent,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Lower rates are bringing potential home buyers who were previously waiting on the sidelines back into the market and builders already are starting to feel the positive effects. A rise in home builder confidence, followed by new home construction reaching its highest level since May, signals a response to meet heightened demand as current inventory remains low.”

News Facts

The 30-year FRM averaged 6.67 percent as of December 21, 2023, down from last week when it averaged 6.95 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.27 percent.
The 15-year FRM averaged 5.95 percent, down from last week when it averaged 6.38 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.69 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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