# Freddie Mac

Type: Company (FMCC)

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-25**: Mortgage rates rise to 6.49% — The 30-year fixed rate edged up to 6.49% and the 15-year to 5.84%. The 10-year Treasury yield retreated to 4.38% amid oil price easing from US-Iran peace negotiations.
- **2026-06-19**: Previous week's mortgage rate — Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed rate at 6.47% and the 15-year fixed rate at 5.81%. The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.46%.
- **2026-02-25**: US-Iran conflict begins — Late February marked the start of hostilities, sending oil prices sharply higher. The 10-year Treasury yield was at 3.97% and the average 30-year mortgage rate had just slipped below 6%.

## Recent coverage (7 stories)

### 30-year mortgage rate hits 6.49%: What it means for proptech
2026-07-25 16:26:11 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

The 30-year US mortgage rate inched to 6.49%, sustaining a 6.5% plateau for six weeks. This rate environment strains buyer affordability and transaction volumes, directly challenging digital mortgage lenders, iBuying platforms, and real estate marketplaces to innovate on efficiency and pricing tools.
Full story: https://getproptechbrief.com/story/mortgage-rate-6-49-proptech-impact

### 30-year mortgage rate hits 6.55%: PropTech startups face affordability crunch
2026-07-20 11:02:11 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 1

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.55%, its highest since August 2025, driven by bond market turmoil from the Iran conflict. This surge strains homebuyer affordability and threatens transaction-dependent proptech models, while rental and retention-focused startups may find new tailwinds.
Full story: https://getproptechbrief.com/story/30-year-mortgage-rate-6-55-proptech-impact

### 6.52% Mortgage Rates Challenge Proptech: Affordability, Transactions at Risk
2026-06-11 23:55:44 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

As the 30-year mortgage rate climbs to 6.52%, transaction volumes face headwinds; proptech firms from iBuyers to mortgage tech must innovate to serve a cost-sensitive market.
Full story: https://getproptechbrief.com/story/proptech-mortgage-652-affordability

### US Mortgage Rates Hit 3-Month High of 6.22% Amid Economic Volatility
2026-03-19 20:53:51 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The average long-term mortgage rate in the United States has climbed to 6.22%, marking its highest point in over three months. This uptick signals a potential cooling in the spring homebuying season as borrowing costs squeeze affordability for prospective buyers.
Full story: https://getproptechbrief.com/story/us-mortgage-rates-rise-march-2026

### US Mortgage Rates Hit 6.11% as Market Braces for "Higher for Longer"
2026-03-12 21:16:41 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The average long-term US mortgage rate has climbed to 6.11%, a significant threshold that signals continued pressure on housing affordability. This upward movement reflects broader economic uncertainties and has immediate implications for proptech firms specializing in digital lending and inventory management.
Full story: https://getproptechbrief.com/story/us-mortgage-rates-rise-6-11-proptech-impact

### US Mortgage Rates Rebound to 6.11% as Market Volatility Persists
2026-03-12 19:56:35 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate in the United States has climbed to 6.11%, erasing recent declines and returning to levels last seen five weeks ago. This upward movement signals continued pressure on housing affordability and suggests that the anticipated easing of borrowing costs remains elusive for prospective homebuyers.
Full story: https://getproptechbrief.com/story/mortgage-rates-rise-march-2026

### Mortgage Rates Climb Amid Economic Uncertainty and Shifting Labor Market
2026-03-07 03:32:08 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 6

U.S. mortgage rates have resumed an upward trajectory following a jobs report that signals persistent economic volatility. This shift is creating new headwinds for the proptech sector, particularly for platforms reliant on transaction volume and mortgage refinancing.
Full story: https://getproptechbrief.com/story/mortgage-rates-rise-jobs-report-proptech-impact

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