Mortgage Rates Tick Up
MCLEAN, Va., March 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its (PMMSâ), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.36 percent.
“As refinance applications continue to surge and lenders work to manage capacity, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ticked up from last week’s all-time low,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Mortgage rates remain at extraordinary levels and many homeowners are smartly weighing their options to refinance, potentially saving themselves money.”
News Facts
- averaged 3.36 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending March 12, 2020, up from last week when it averaged 3.29 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.31 percent.
- averaged 2.77 percent with an average 0.7 point, down slightly from last week when it averaged 2.79 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.76 percent.
- (ARM) averaged 3.01 percent with an average 0.2 point, down from last week when it averaged 3.18 percent. A year ago at this time, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.84 percent.
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