Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.65%.
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined this week, averaging 6.65%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “With a dip in rates providing modest relief for homebuyers, it’s important to remember borrowers can potentially save thousands by shopping around for the best mortgage rate.”
News Facts
- The 30-year FRM averaged 6.65% as of August 20, 2026, down from last week when it averaged 6.67%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.58%.
- The 15-year FRM averaged 5.95%, down from last week when it averaged 5.96%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 5.69%.
The PMMS® is focused on conventional, conforming, fully amortizing home purchase loans for borrowers who put 20% down and have excellent credit. For more information, view our Frequently Asked Questions.
Freddie Mac’s mission is to make home possible for families across the nation. We promote liquidity, stability and affordability in the housing market throughout all economic cycles. Since 1970, we have helped tens of millions of families buy, rent or keep their home.
Written by Freddie Mac, published on Realty Times Staff for www.RealtyTimes.com Copyright © 2026 Realty Times All Rights Reserved. Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress in 1970 to support the U.S. housing finance system and help ensure a reliable and affordable supply of mortgage funds across the country. We operate in the U.S. secondary mortgage market, purchasing from lenders single-family and multifamily residential mortgage loans. With the money that lenders receive in return, they can make loans to other qualified borrowers. We do not originate mortgage loans or lend money directly to mortgage borrowers.
