Mortgage rates hit lowest level in more than 3 years
- The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.06%, the lowest since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac.
- Sam Khater noted that weekly purchase applications and refinance activity have surged, indicating benefits for buyers and current owners.
- Sales of previously owned homes increased by 5.1% in December compared to November, according to the National Association of Realtors.
- Daryl Fairweather stated that increased housing activity could help improve quality of life and economic conditions.
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Mortgage Rates Fall, Purchase Applications and Refinances Jump
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level in more than three years, Freddie Mac announced Thursday, releasing results of its latest weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS®). In its announcement, Freddie Mac reports: The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.06%, down from 6.16% last week and 7.04% a year ago. At 6.16%, the 30-year FRM is the lowest in more than three years. The 15-year FRM averaged 5.38%, down from 5.46% the…
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