Mortgage Rates Remained Elevated in May

By June 7, 2024Housing
According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased by 7 basis points (bps) in May 2024, reaching 7.06%, up from 6.99% the previous month. This represents a 64 bps increase from the previous year, when it stood at 6.34%. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also saw an increase, rising 8 bps from April 2024,…