U.S.30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues its downward trend.

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U.S. mortgage rates drop for fourth straight week

U.S. mortgage rates drop for fourth straight week

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U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.86% as of June 27, 2024, down from last week when it averaged 6.87%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.71%, according to Freddie Mac.

The 15-year FRM averaged 6.16%, up from last week when it averaged 6.13%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.06%.

“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to trend down, hitting the lowest level in almost three months,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “By historical standards, the economy is in good shape, and we expect rates to continue to come down over the summer months, bringing additional homebuyers back into the market.”