Freddie Mac reports 30-year mortgage rate at 6.49%
Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending July 9, 2026, shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49%, up from 6.43% last week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.82%, a slight increase from 5.79% the prior week.

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Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) on July 9, 2026, indicating that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.49%. This figure represents an increase from the previous week's average of 6.43% but remains lower than the 6.72% average recorded a year ago. The 15-year FRM also saw a slight uptick, averaging 5.82% for the week, compared to 5.79% last week and 5.86% at the same time last year.
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist, noted that mortgage rates have remained relatively stable recently. He highlighted that economic growth and housing affordability are improving for homebuyers navigating the current market. The PMMS focuses on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers with a 20% down payment and excellent credit.
Mortgage Rate Averages
The following table details the mortgage rate averages for the current week, the previous week, and the same period last year:
| Mortgage Type | Current Week (%) | Last Week (%) | Year Ago (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-year FRM | 6.49 | 6.43 | 6.72 |
| 15-year FRM | 5.82 | 5.79 | 5.86 |
Freddie Mac's mission is to promote liquidity, stability, and affordability in the housing market across all economic cycles. Since 1970, the organization has assisted tens of millions of families in buying, renting, or retaining their homes.
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