Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.94%.
"Mortgage rates continued their ascent this week, reaching a two-month high and flirting with seven percent yet again,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “The recent boomerang in rates has dampened already tentative homebuyer momentum as we approach the spring, a historically busy season for homebuying. While sales of newly built homes are trending in a positive direction, higher rates and elevated prices continue to pose affordability challenges that may leave potential homebuyers on the sidelines.”
The 30-year FRM averaged 6.94% as of February 29, 2024, up from last week when it averaged 6.90%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.65%.
The 15-year FRM averaged 6.26%, down from last week when it averaged 6.29%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.89%.
