Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
MCLEAN, Va., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.76%.
“Mortgage rates again declined this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “In recent weeks, rates for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage have fallen even lower than the first quarter average of 6.83%.”
News Facts
- The averaged 6.76% as of May 1, 2025, down from last week when it averaged 6.81%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 7.22%.
- The averaged 5.92%, down from last week when it averaged 5.94%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.47%.
The PMMS® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit. For more information, view our .
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