Mortgage Rates Trending Lower

Freddie Mac’s weekly PMMS report was released yesterday showing that rates continue to trend lower.

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Freddie Mac reports Mortgage Rates Trending Lower

This morning Freddie Mac released their weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) revealing that mortgage rates slightly improved last week.

It’s important to note that the rates from the PMMS are based on an average from last week… so they are not current.

If you would like me to provide you with current rates based on your personal scenario, I am happy to help you!

Mortgage Rates trending Lower

Freddie Mac’s PMMS (Prime Mortgage Market Survey) was released this morning showing that mortgage rates have been trending lower.


Please remember, the rates posted above from the PMMS are based on a survey from LAST WEEK… so these interest rates are expired and really just show where interest rates are trending. Please contact me for current mortgage rates for your personal scenario. [Read more…]

Mortgage Rates slightly improved

NOTE: Rates posted below are expired. For current rates on homes located anywhere in Washington state, please click here.

Freddie Mac’s Prime Mortgage Market Survey released this morning shows that mortgage rates have been slightly improving.


It’s important to note that this data is from last week and that these rates are not current. This graph merely illustrates the movement of interest rates over the 12 months. The bottom row actually dates back to 1970. [Read more…]

Freddie Mac’s PMMS Report Illustrates Rising Mortgage Rates

Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the Prime Mortgage Market Survey which shows average rates from last week (this data is not current for today since it’s an average of last week’s applications). The survey is based on purchase applications with at least 20% down payment with excellent credit. So if you’re doing a cash-out refi, have less than stellar credit or have a higher loan to value, your rates would most-likely be higher than what’s shown on the survey.

UPDATE: Rates shown below are not current. Please click here for a mortgage rate quote based on your personal financial scenario for your home located in Washington state.
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Mortgage Rates Moved Higher Last Week

Freddie Mac released the Prime Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) showing average mortgage interest rates for LAST WEEK. Yes…last week’s mortgage rates are old news but this does illustrate where rates have BEEN and what direction they may be moving. [Read more…]

Mortgage Rates Lumbering Low

Freddie Mac’s PMMS shows mortgage rates remaining at low levels.

From Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist, Sam Khater:
“While the economy continues to grow, it has lost momentum over the last two months due to the current wave of new COVID cases that has led to weaker employment, lower spending and declining consumer confidence. Consequently, mortgage rates dropped early this summer and have stayed steady despite increases in inflation caused by supply and demand imbalances…”

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Mortgage rates move lower

Mortgage rates have moved lower as reflected in Freddie Mac’s Prime Market Survey released this morning.
From Freddie Mac: “Mortgage rates decreased this week following the dip in U.S. Treasury yields. While mortgage rates tend to follow Treasury yields closely, other factors can be impactful such as the labor markets, which are continuing to improve per last week’s jobs report,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “We expect economic growth to gradually drive interest rates higher, but homebuyers and refinance borrowers still have an opportunity to take advantage of 30-year rates that are expected to continue to hover around three percent.” [Read more…]