Freddie Mac released the PMMS (Prime Mortgage Market Survey) today showing that mortgage rates for the 30-year fixed averaged 6.22% last week. Really, the best use of Freddie’s survey is to show how mortgage rates are trending because you can’t lock in last week’s rate UNLESS they just happen to be the very same rate as what’s available to you at the moment you’re ready, willing and able to lock. [Read more…]
Freddie Mac PMMS Shows Mortgage Rates in Tight Range
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Mortgage Rates, FOMC Preview, 2026 VA Loan Limits & Homebuyer Workshop Reminder
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Welcome to this week’s edition of The Mortgage Porter Weekly, where I break down what’s happening in the mortgage and housing markets and what it means for homebuyers, homeowners, and real estate professionals.
Current Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of December 1, 2025
December 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
What’s impacting mortgage rates this week? Check out my latest episode of The Mortgage Porter.
If you’re thinking about buying a home, refinancing or a reverse mortgage, let’s have a conversation – we can start planning, even if it’s months away.
The Mortgage Porter: Mortgage Rates for the Week of November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week’s episode of The Mortgage Porter reviews current mortgage rates and what may impact rates this short holiday week. Plus, we review recent changes to Fannie Mae’s guidelines that removes the minimum credit score requirement of 620.
If you or anyone you know are thinking about buying or refinancing a home, I am happy to help! Feel free to contact me to review your scenario.
The Mortgage Report Weekly: Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of November 17, 2025
November 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
We (finally) have the BLS Jobs Report coming out this week. Will this impact the direction of mortgage rates if the report is for September?
Check out this and more in this week’s episode.
If you’re thinking about buying or refinancing a home, let’s talk!
The Mortgage Porter: Mortgage Rates for the Week of November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It’s Monday and time for the latest episode of The Mortgage Porter Weekly!
This week, we’re talking about mortgage rates trending slightly higher, no real economic news with the government shutdown and the big buzz topic in mortgage right now, the 50-year mortgage.
The Mortgage Porter Weekly: November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
How are mortgage rates doing following the Fed rate drop last week and what’s on the calendar this week that could influence the direction of mortgage rates? Check out my latest episode of The Mortgage Porter!
If you would like to see current rates based on your personal financial scenario, I’m happy to provide you with a no-hassle mortgage interest rate quote!
Fed Drops Funds Rate a Quarter Point
October 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The Fed cut rates to the Funds Rate by 25 basis points today, as expected. Although the Fed Funds rate is lower, mortgage rates are actually moving higher as I’m writing this. Mortgage rates are NOT controlled by the Fed.
Mortgage-backed securities are down about 32 basis points.
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