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Mortgage Rates Inch Higher as Housing Activity Picks Up

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

MCLEAN, Va., March 12, 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 6.11%.

“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage returned to last month’s level of 6.11%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Despite the modest uptick, buyers are responding to rates in this range, with existing-home sales increasing 1.7% in February. Purchase applications also increased this week, a welcome sign as buyers enter spring homebuying season with

Mortgage Rates Inch Higher as Housing Activity Picks Up

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Mortgage Rates Inch Higher as Housing Activity Picks Up

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Mortgage Rates Inch Higher as Housing Activity Picks Up

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

MCLEAN, Va., March 05, 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 6.00%.

“Mortgage rates held steady at 6% this week, hovering near their lowest level since 2022,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “In fact, rates are down nearly a full percentage point from this time in 2024, spurring activity from buyers, sellers and owners. As a result, refinance activity is up, and purchase applications

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Mortgage Rates Hold Steady

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Form ABS-15G FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGA For: Mar 03

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:16:00 -0400

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Form ABS-15G FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGA For: Mar 03

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:16:00 -0400

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Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% for the First Time in 3.5 Years

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 26, 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 5.98%.

“For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week's milestone,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, is meaningful and will drive more potential buyers into the

Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% for the First Time in 3.5 Years

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% for the First Time in 3.5 Years

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6% for the First Time in 3.5 Years

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for January 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0400

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today posted to its website its Monthly Volume Summary for January 2026, which provides information on Freddie Mac’s mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management, delinquencies, debt activities, and other investments.

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 |

Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for January 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for January 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for January 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Freddie Mac reports 30-year mortgage rates drop to 6.01%

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:04:55 -0400

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) reported that 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.01% as of February 19, 2026, according to its Primary Mortgage Market Survey. The rate declined from 6.09% the previous week and represents the lowest level since September 2022.

The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.35%, down from 5.44% the prior week. One year ago, the 30-year rate averaged 6.85% and the 15-year rate averaged 6.04%.

"Mortgage rates dropped again this week, now down to their lowest level since September of 2022," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. "This lower rate environment is not only improving affordability for prospective homebuyers, it's also

Freddie Mac reports 30-year mortgage rates drop to 6.01%

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:04:55 -0400

The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.35%, down from 5.44% the prior week. One year ago, the 30-year rate averaged 6.85% and the 15-year rate averaged 6.04%.

Average 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Hits Another Low

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 19, 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 6.01%.

“Mortgage rates dropped again this week, now down to their lowest level since September of 2022,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “This lower rate environment is not only improving affordability for prospective homebuyers, it’s also strengthening the financial position of homeowners. Over the past year, refinance application activity has more than doubled,

Average 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Hits Another Low

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Average 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Hits Another Low

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Average 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Hits Another Low

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Form ABS-15G FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGA For: Feb 17

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:39:00 -0400

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