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  1. Freddie Mac data is being used to inform the current economic outlook.

Freddie Mac reports 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 7.4%

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 15
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What happened

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The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage was 7.4%, according to Freddie Mac, which was unchanged from the prior week but higher than 6.7% in September. This rate is the highest since October 2023. Separately, the annual inflation rate for September was 3.7%, an increase from 3.4% in August.

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Why it matters

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Rising fixed mortgage rates are causing buyers to increasingly turn to adjustable-rate mortgage applications. As a result, mortgage application activity, measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association Market Composite Index, has been decreasing.

Freddie Mac rate data is being used to inform the current economic outlook.

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Who's involved

  • Freddie MacProvides rate data for the housing market.
  • KanTracks the increase in adjustable-rate mortgage applications.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Realtor.comSpeculative

    Rising mortgage rates could reduce housing demand, impacting real estate platform revenue.

How it developed

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  1. Analysts cite Freddie Mac data to issue mortgage rate forecasts.1 source
  2. Kan referenced Freddie Mac rate data on October 14, 2026.1 source

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