The 15-year FRM averaged 5.89%, down from last week when it averaged 5.92%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.38%.

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U.S. mortgage rates remain flat

U.S. mortgage rates remain flat

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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.76% as of May 8, 2025, unchanged from last week. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 7.09%, according to Freddie Mac.

The 15-year FRM averaged 5.89%, down from last week when it averaged 5.92%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.38%.

“Mortgage rates stayed flat this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “At this time last year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 30 basis points higher and purchase applications were declining. Today, rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks, sparking continued increases in purchase applications.”