The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 2.78% from 2.8%, marking the 12th record low this year. Inexpensive loans have fueled a powerful housing rally during the coronavirus pandemic.
"Despite the uncertainty that we've all experienced this year, the housing market, buoyed by low rates, continues to be a bright spot," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist.Mortgage rates in the US hit another record low for the 12th time this year on Thursday. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 2.78%, the lowest in Freddie Mac data going back nearly 50 years. The previous rate was 2.8%, which only held for two weeks.
The Federal Reserve's pledge to keep interest rates near zero means that mortgage rates for homeowners and buyers are likely to remain low for quite some time.
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