Rates Increase Again and at a Key Moment for the Housing Market
Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey reveals a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 7.22%, increasing for five weeks straight. Chief Economist Sam Khater notes the impact on Spring Homebuying Season, as home sales peak between March and June. While rates rise, pending home sales show resilience. The 15-year FRM is also up, reflecting market trends and potential challenges for homebuyers.
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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.22%, marking a continued increase, potentially impacting affordability for homebuyers.
The 15-year FRM averaged 6.47%, indicating a rise that could present challenges for buyers seeking shorter mortgage terms.
MCLEAN, Va., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.22 percent.
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased for the fifth consecutive week as we enter the heart of Spring Homebuying Season,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “On average, more than one-third of home sales for the entire year occur between March and June. With two months left of this historically busy period, potential homebuyers will likely not see relief from rising rates anytime soon. However, many seem to have acclimated to these higher rates, as demonstrated by the recently released pending home sales data coming in at the highest level in a year.”
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged 7.22 percent as of May 2, 2024, up from last week when it averaged 7.17 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.39 percent.
- The 15-year FRM averaged 6.47 percent, up from last week when it averaged 6.44 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.76 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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