After election, mortgage rates level off

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The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. slightly dipped to 6.78% for the week ending Nov. 14, barely changed from 6.79% a week prior, according to Freddie Mac data via the Federal Reserve.
Mortgage rates fall slightly, ending 6-week climb
Mortgage rates leveled off this week after climbing for six consecutives weeks, stalling along with demand in the stagnant housing market amid an affordability crisis.
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Based on  Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.78 percent as of November 14, 2024.
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After the election, mortgage rates level off
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips for first time in weeks
Despite its recent upward move, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage is still down from 7.22 percent in May, its peak so far this year. In late September, the average rate got as low as 6.08 percent — its lowest level in two years.
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Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.79% for the week ending Nov. 7 — up from 6.72% last week.
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“After a six-week climb, rates have leveled off, but overall affordability continues to be an issue for potential homebuyers,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Our latest research shows that mortgage payments compared to rents on the same homes are elevated relative to most of the last three decades."
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a six-week climb. The rate slipped to 6.78% from 6.79% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. That’s still down from a year ago,
Current Mortgage Rates: November 14, 2024
Mortgage rates saw very little movement over the past week, breaking a six-streak of steady increases. Freddie Mac’s average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ticked down to 6.78% for the week ending November 14.
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