U.S. Mortgage Rates Continue to Climb in Late April

Based on Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey as of April 20, 2023, the U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.39 percent.

"For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates moved up due to shifting market expectations," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. "Home prices have stabilized somewhat, but with supply tight and rates stuck above six percent, affordable housing continues to be a serious issue for many potential homebuyers. Unless rates drop into the mid five percent range, demand will only modestly recover." 

Freddie Mac News Facts

• 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.39 percent as of April 20, 2023, up from last week when it averaged 6.27 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 5.11 percent.
• 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.76 percent, up from last week when it averaged 5.54 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 4.38 percent.

---

Related News Stories

Dubai, Palm Beach and Miami Lead World's Super Luxury Home Sales

Florida, Texas Condo Supply is Piling Up as Sales Slow

U.S. Office Landlords Tenant Concessions Decline for First Time in 4 Years

Affordability and U.S. Election Stalling U.S. Consumers Home Buying Decisions

World Property Markets, World Property Media to Commence Large Funding Rounds

Seattle, Orlando and New York Top Labor Day Destinations in 2024