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US Mortgage Rates Fall to Four-Month Lows in August

U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of August 7, 2025, according to Freddie Mac's PMMS survey.

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reddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey reveals the U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of August 7, 2025.

    According to Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist, "The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped to its lowest level since April, giving prospective homebuyers a boost in purchasing power." He notes that buyers can save thousands by comparing quotes from multiple lenders.

    Key statistics show the 30-year FRM decreased from last week's average of 6.72% and is down from 6.47% at this time last year. The 15-year FRM also dropped, averaging 5.75%, down from last week's 5.85% and last year's 5.63%.

US mortgage rates decline to four-month lows in August, benefiting homebuyers nationwide.