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Mortgage Rates Decrease for Third Consecutive Week in U.S.

Mortgage Rates Decrease for Third Consecutive Week in U.S.

Residential News » Washington D.C. Edition | By Michael Gerrity | November 24, 2023 12:21 PM ET


Based on Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.29 percent. This week's results include an adjustment for the observance of Thanksgiving.

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Sam Khater

"Mortgage rates continued to decrease heading into the Thanksgiving holiday," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. "In recent weeks, rates have dropped by half a percent, but potential homebuyers continue to hold out for lower rates and more inventory. This dynamic is reflected in the latest data showing that existing home sales have fallen to a thirteen-year low."

Freddie Mac News Facts

  • The 30-year FRM averaged 7.29 percent as of November 22, 2023, down from last week when it averaged 7.44 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.58 percent.
  • The 15-year FRM averaged 6.67 percent, down from last week when it averaged 6.76 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.9 percent.

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