MCLEAN, Va.-- The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage moved down this week, averaging 6.30%, Freddie Mac reported.
“Mortgage rates decreased this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Over the last few weeks, mortgage rates have settled in at their lowest level in about a year. There is growing evidence that homebuyers are digesting these lower rates and gradually are willing to move forward with buying a home, which is boosting purchase activity.”
The 30-year FRM averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9, down from last week when it averaged 6.34%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.32%. The 15-year FRM averaged 5.53%, down from last week when it averaged 5.55%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.41%, Freddie Mac said.