Mortgage Rates Decline Further to 7.24%
Get Alerts FMCC Hot Sheet
Join SI Premium – FREE
MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 29, 2026 (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 7.24%.
“The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined again this week, reaching its lowest level this month and modestly boosting purchasing power for prospective buyers,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist.
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged 7.24% as of October 29, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 7.32%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.17%.
- The 15-year FRM averaged 6.60%, down from last week when it averaged 6.68%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.41%.
The PMMS® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit. For more information, view our Frequently Asked Questions.
Freddie Mac’s mission is to make home possible for families across the nation. We promote liquidity, stability and affordability in the housing market throughout all economic cycles. Since 1970, we have helped tens of millions of families buy, rent or keep their home. Learn More: Website | Consumers | X | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
MEDIA CONTACT:
Mollie Laniado
(571) 382-1784
[email protected]
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1f7f26fb-1cbc-4268-b85c-4a8ec8dd4216
Source: Freddie Mac
Serious News for Serious Traders! Try StreetInsider.com Premium Free!
You May Also Be Interested In
- B2Gold Reports Q3 2026 Results - Lowers Annual All-In Sustaining Cost Guidance and Remains On-Track to Achieve Production Guidance
- Black Hills Corp. Reports 2026 Third-Quarter Results and Reaffirms 2026 Earnings Guidance
- Constellation Software Inc. and Topicus.Com Inc. Announce Results for Topicus.com Inc. for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2026
Create E-mail Alert Related Categories
Globe Newswire, Press ReleasesSign up for StreetInsider Free!
Receive full access to all new and archived articles, unlimited portfolio tracking, e-mail alerts, custom newswires and RSS feeds - and more!





Tweet
Share