Freddie Mac

“The average 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.66% the next day anyway, an 11-month high in Freddie Mac's weekly survey.”

“A decade ago, according to Freddie Mac data, 30-year mortgage rates were 3.45%. Skip to 2026, and that rate is now 6.58%.”

“Earlier this month, Freddie Mac asked for a further $8bn”

“When interest rates are generally high in the market overall, homebuyers can sometimes save $600 to $1,200 annually if they apply with multiple mortgage lenders, according to Freddie Mac research.”