30-Year Mortgage Rates Tick Up for 1st Time in Over a Week

30-Year Mortgage Rates Tick Up for the First Time in Over a Week
After falling for four days and then holding at that level for another day, rates on 30-year mortgages added points Thursday, as did most other loan types.
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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) broke a five-week upward trajectory and dipped to 6.96%, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). At this same time last year, the rate averaged 6.
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Average mortgage rate slips below 7%, falling for first time in 5 weeks
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five weeks in a row. The rate fell to 6.96% from 7.04% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 6.69%.
Mortgage rates declined this week, falling below 7%
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“Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week and crossed 7% for the first time since May of 2024,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “The underlying strength of the economy is contributing to this increase in rates."
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The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 7.04% for the week ending January 16 — the highest level since May.
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Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated through at least the first half of the year, keeping sales of previously owned homes subdued.
Average rate on 30-year mortgage slips below 7% after climbing five weeks in a row
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five weeks in a row. The rate fell to 6.96% from 7.04% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
30-year mortgage rates dip below 7% this week
Since its inception in 1970, Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) has played a pivotal role in helping millions of families to buy, rent, or maintain their homes. This week's survey results provide a glimpse into the current state of mortgage rates and their impact on the housing market.
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