GlobeNewswire Inc | Apr 8, 2021 10:00AM EDT

April 08, 2021

MCLEAN, Va., April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey(PMMS), showing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.13 percent.

After moving up for seven consecutive weeks, mortgage rates have dropped due to the recent, modest decline of U.S. Treasury yields, said Sam Khater, Freddie Macs Chief Economist. As the economy recovers, it should experience a strong rebound in the labor market. Combined, these positive signals will continue to bolster purchase demand. The drop in rates creates yet another opportunity for those who have not refinanced to take a look at the possibility.

News Facts

-- 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.13 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending April 8, 2021, down from last week when it averaged 3.18 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.33 percent. -- 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.42 percent with an average 0.6 point, down from last week when it averaged 2.45 percent. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 2.77 percent. -- 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) averaged 2.92 percent with an average 0.1 point,up from last week when it averaged 2.84 percent.A year ago at this time, the 5-year ARM averaged 3.40 percent.

The PMMSis focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20 percent down and have excellent credit. Average commitment rates should be reported along with average fees and points to reflect the total upfront cost of obtaining the mortgage. Visit the following link for the Definitions. Borrowers may still pay closing costs which are not included in the survey.

Freddie Mac makes home possible for millions of families and individuals by providing mortgage capital to lenders. Since our creation by Congress in 1970, weve made housing more accessible and affordable for homebuyers and renters in communities nationwide. We are building a better housing finance system for homebuyers, renters, lenders, investors and taxpayers. Learn more at FreddieMac.com, Twitter @FreddieMac and Freddie Macs blog FreddieMac.com/blog.

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