The WPJ
Residential Real Estate News
Mortgage Rates Tick Down in U.S.
According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average fixed mortgage rate in the U.S. ticked down slightly from last week's post-Brexit high.
Sean Becketti, chief economist of Freddie Mac says, "The 10-year Treasury yield declined after last week's post-Brexit high in anticipation of the Fed's September policy meeting. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage followed Treasury yields, falling 2 basis points and settling at 3.48 percent. Despite the decrease in rates, the Refinance Index plunged 8 percent to its lowest level since June."
Freddie Mac News Facts:
- 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.48 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending September 22, 2016, down from last week when it averaged 3.50 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.86 percent.
- 15-year FRM this week averaged 2.76 percent with an average 0.5 point, down from last week when it averaged 2.77 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.08 percent.
- 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.80 percent this week with an average 0.5 point, down from last week when it averaged 2.82 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 2.91 percent.
Real Estate Listings Showcase
This website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our website you consent in accordance with our Cookie Policy. Read More