Following Elections Results and a Fed Rate Cut, Mortgage Rates Stall

/EIN News/ -- MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 14, 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 6.78 percent.

“After a six-week climb, rates have leveled off, but overall affordability continues to be an issue for potential homebuyers,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Our latest research shows that mortgage payments compared to rents on the same homes are elevated relative to most of the last three decades." 

News Facts

• The 30-year FRM averaged 6.78 percent as of November 14, 2024, down from last week when it averaged 6.79 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 7.44 percent.
• The 15-year FRM averaged 5.99 percent, down from last week when it averaged 6.0 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.76 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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