Mortgage Rates Drop Below Three Percent

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Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, indicating that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has fallen to an average of 2.95% for the week ending May 27, 2021, down from 3.00% the previous week. A year ago, it was at 3.15%. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage now averages 2.27% and the 5-year ARM remains unchanged at 2.59%. Many homeowners are capitalizing on these rates, with nearly $2 trillion in conforming mortgages eligible to refinance, potentially saving over $2,800 annually.

Positive

• 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 2.95%, enhancing affordability.
• Opportunity for homeowners to refinance with nearly $2 trillion in loans eligible for lower rates.
• Homeowners could save over $2,800 annually through refinancing.

Negative

• None.

MCLEAN, Va., May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (PMMS^®), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 2.95 percent.

“Mortgage rates are down below three percent, continuing to offer many homeowners the potential to refinance and increase their monthly cash flow,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “In fact, homeowners who refinanced their 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in 2020 saved more than $2,800 dollars annually. Substantial opportunity continues to exist today, as nearly $2 trillion in conforming mortgages have the ability to refinance and reduce their interest rate by at least half a percentage point.”

News Facts

• 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.95 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending May 27, 2021, down from last week when it averaged 3.00 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.15 percent.
• 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.27 percent with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 2.29 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 2.62 percent.
• 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.59 percent with an average 0.2 point, unchanged from last week. A year ago at this time, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.13 percent.
  

The PMMS^® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20 percent down and have excellent credit. Average commitment rates should be reported along with average fees and points to reflect the total upfront cost of obtaining the mortgage. Visit the following link for the Definitions. Borrowers may still pay closing costs which are not included in the survey.

Freddie Mac makes home possible for millions of families and individuals by providing mortgage capital to lenders. Since our creation by Congress in 1970, we’ve made housing more accessible and affordable for homebuyers and renters in communities nationwide. We are building a better housing finance system for homebuyers, renters, lenders, investors and taxpayers. Learn more at FreddieMac.com, Twitter @FreddieMac and Freddie Mac’s blog FreddieMac.com/blog.

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