Mortgage Rates Plumet: Average 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates at 6.60%

Mortgage rates plummeted this week as a result of Treasury yields tanking. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaging 6.60 percent, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey released on March 16, 2023. This is down from last week when it averaged 6.73 percent. However, a year ago, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.16 percent. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also decreased, averaging 5.90 percent, down from last week when it averaged 5.95 percent. Last year at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 3.39 percent.

Chief Economist, Sam Khater, at Freddie Mac. noted that the decrease in mortgage rates followed an increase of over half a percent over five consecutive weeks. Khater attributed the downward pressure on mortgage rates to turbulence in financial markets. He further emphasized that during times of high mortgage rate volatility, homebuyers would greatly benefit from shopping for additional rate quotes. Freddie Mac's research shows that homebuyers can potentially save $600 to $1,200 annually by taking the time to shop among multiple lenders.

Mortgage rates are critical when it comes to determining the affordability of a home purchase. Even a small change in interest rates can significantly impact the monthly mortgage payment and the overall cost of the loan. A lower interest rate can translate to thousands of dollars saved over the life of the mortgage. Thus, potential homebuyers and those looking to refinance should keep a close eye on mortgage rates.

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LTV

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Loan Term

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Lender

APR / Rate

Fees / Points

Payment

NMLS #2473786

4.914%

15-Year Fixed

4.750%

$4,379

Includes 0.821 points for $3,284

Lender Fees: $1,095

$3,112 /mo

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NMLS #2126430

4.941%

15-Year Fixed

4.750%

$5,195

Includes 0.975 points for $3,900

Lender Fees: $1,295

$3,112 /mo

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NMLS #2562839

4.942%

15-Year Fixed

4.750%

$5,125

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $1,125

$3,112 /mo

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NMLS #1928741

4.995%

15-Year Fixed

4.875%

$3,172

Includes 0.793 points for $3,172

Lender Fees: $0

$3,138 /mo

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NMLS #1085173

5.037%

15-Year Fixed

4.875%

$4,370

Includes 0.750 points for $3,000

Lender Fees: $1,370

$3,138 /mo

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NMLS #1105497

License: 603L227

5.087%

15-Year Fixed

4.875%

$5,625

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $1,625

$3,138 /mo

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NMLS #2059741

5.094%

15-Year Fixed

4.990%

$2,744

Includes 0.686 points for $2,744

Lender Fees: $0

$3,162 /mo

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NMLS #757416

5.129%

15-Year Fixed

4.990%

$3,684

Includes 0.921 points for $3,684

Lender Fees: $0

$3,162 /mo

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NMLS #324599

License: 324599

5.189%

15-Year Fixed

5.000%

$5,070

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $1,070

$3,164 /mo

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NMLS #1954591

License: 60DBO-113383

5.292%

15-Year Fixed

5.125%

$4,455

Includes 0.837 points for $3,348

Lender Fees: $1,107

$3,190 /mo

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NMLS #1312186

5.365%

15-Year Fixed

5.250%

$3,000

Includes 0.750 points for $3,000

Lender Fees: $0

$3,216 /mo

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NMLS #2126430

5.365%

5-Year ARM

5.250%

$5,259

Includes 0.991 points for $3,964

Lender Fees: $1,295

$2,209 /mo

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NMLS #6606

5.400%

15-Year Fixed

5.250%

$3,928

Includes 0.982 points for $3,928

Lender Fees: $0

$3,216 /mo

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NMLS #2473786

5.463%

5-Year ARM

5.375%

$3,947

Includes 0.713 points for $2,852

Lender Fees: $1,095

$2,240 /mo

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NMLS #1025894

5.502%

15-Year Fixed

5.375%

$3,328

Includes 0.657 points for $2,628

Lender Fees: $700

$3,242 /mo

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NMLS #1928741

5.840%

30-Year Fixed

5.750%

$3,928

Includes 0.982 points for $3,928

Lender Fees: $0

$2,335 /mo

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NMLS #2562839

5.847%

5-Year ARM

5.750%

$4,213

Includes 0.772 points for $3,088

Lender Fees: $1,125

$2,335 /mo

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NMLS #1085173

5.862%

5-Year ARM

5.750%

$4,958

Includes 0.897 points for $3,588

Lender Fees: $1,370

$2,335 /mo

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NMLS #2473786

5.944%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$3,007

Includes 0.478 points for $1,912

Lender Fees: $1,095

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #2126430

5.946%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$3,195

Includes 0.475 points for $1,900

Lender Fees: $1,295

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #2562839

5.947%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$3,125

Includes 0.500 points for $2,000

Lender Fees: $1,125

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #1312186

5.958%

5-Year ARM

5.875%

$3,596

Includes 0.899 points for $3,596

Lender Fees: $0

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #2059741

5.960%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$3,696

Includes 0.924 points for $3,696

Lender Fees: $0

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #1085173

5.963%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$3,870

Includes 0.625 points for $2,500

Lender Fees: $1,370

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #757416

5.966%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$3,916

Includes 0.979 points for $3,916

Lender Fees: $0

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #324599

License: 324599

5.990%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$5,070

Includes 1.000 points for $4,000

Lender Fees: $1,070

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #1105497

License: 603L227

5.993%

30-Year Fixed

5.875%

$5,125

Includes 0.875 points for $3,500

Lender Fees: $1,625

$2,367 /mo

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NMLS #1954591

License: 60DBO-113383

6.087%

5-Year ARM

5.990%

$4,219

Includes 0.778 points for $3,112

Lender Fees: $1,107

$2,396 /mo

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NMLS #2561451

6.088%

30-Year Fixed

5.999%

$3,830

Includes 0.770 points for $3,080

Lender Fees: $750

$2,398 /mo

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NMLS #324599

License: 324599

6.097%

5-Year ARM

5.990%

$4,682

Includes 0.903 points for $3,612

Lender Fees: $1,070

$2,396 /mo

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NMLS #1954591

License: 60DBO-113383

6.097%

30-Year Fixed

5.990%

$4,655

Includes 0.887 points for $3,548

Lender Fees: $1,107

$2,396 /mo

Next >

NMLS #1105497

License: 603L227

6.099%

5-Year ARM

5.990%

$4,682

Includes 0.778 points for $3,112

Lender Fees: $1,570

$2,396 /mo

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NMLS #1312186

6.207%

30-Year Fixed

6.125%

$3,500

Includes 0.875 points for $3,500

Lender Fees: $0

$2,431 /mo

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NMLS #1025894

6.212%

30-Year Fixed

6.125%

$3,716

Includes 0.754 points for $3,016

Lender Fees: $700

$2,431 /mo

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NMLS #399799

6.214%

30-Year Fixed

6.125%

$3,943

Includes 0.654 points for $2,616

Lender Fees: $1,327

$2,431 /mo

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NMLS #6606

6.329%

30-Year Fixed

6.240%

$3,792

Includes 0.948 points for $3,792

Lender Fees: $0

$2,461 /mo

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Rate data provided by RateUpdate.com. Displayed by ICB, a division of Mortgage Research Center, NMLS #1907, Equal Housing Opportunity. Payments do not include taxes and insurance premiums. Actual payments will be greater with taxes and insurance included. Rate and product details.

Monitoring mortgage rates is crucial for those looking to purchase a home or refinance their existing mortgage. The rates fluctuate depending on various factors, such as inflation, the state of the economy, and the Federal Reserve's monetary policies. Tracking mortgage rates can help individuals make informed decisions about the timing of their home purchase or refinance.

Fortunately, there are various resources available to monitor mortgage rates. One such resource is monitorbankrates.com, which provides daily updates on mortgage rates across the United States. The website also offers tools such as mortgage calculators and rate alerts to help individuals stay on top of the latest mortgage rate trends.

In conclusion, the recent pullback in mortgage rates is good news for homebuyers and those looking to refinance. Freddie Mac's research emphasizes the importance of shopping around for the best rate to potentially save hundreds of dollars annually. Monitoring mortgage rates through resources such as monitorbankrates.com can help individuals make informed decisions about their home purchase or refinance. However, individuals should keep in mind that mortgage rates are subject to change and may continue to fluctuate in response to various economic factors.