Mortgage Rates, January 30, 2025

Dated: February 10 2025

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Facts: The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac is flat at 6.95% vs 6.96% last week. At 6.95%, with 20% down, a monthly mortgage payment is $2,120 on a home with a price of $400,000. With 10% down, the typical payment would be $2,385.

Positive: There is no expectation that mortgage rates will change in the coming months. Home buyers who are shopping should know that rates are expected to stay between 6-7%. As there is no expectation of change, stability in mortgage rates provides reassurance.  

Negative: Mortgage applications retreated this week, the Federal Reserve held Fed Funds rates steady as expected, and inflation ticked up. Currently, the Fed is taking a wait-and-see approach to consumer inflation. Regardless of officials, consumers know inflation hurts their bottom line and ability to save for a downpayment.
 

Jessica Lautz

Dr. Jessica Lautz is the Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®.

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