Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Hold Steady in June 13th Report

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey^® (“PMMS^®”), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained unchanged from last week at 3.82 percent.

Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, says, “Mortgage rates were mostly unchanged from last week due to easing of trade tensions with Mexico which helped stabilize markets. These historically low rates should provide continued opportunities for current homeowners to refinance their mortgages – which combined with new homebuyer activity – will help sustain the momentum in the housing market in 2019.”

News Facts

– 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.82 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending June 13, 2019, unchanged from last week. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.62 percent.

– 15-year FRM averaged 3.26 percent with an average 0.5 point, down from last week when it averaged 3.28 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 4.07 percent.

– 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 3.51 percent with an average 0.4 point, down from last week when it averaged 3.52 percent. A year ago at this time, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.83 percent.

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.

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Source: Freddie Mac