Interest Rates Near Historical Lows
August 23, 2019. U.S. long-term mortgage rates are near historically low levels this week with the average on the benchmark 30-year loan falling to its lowest level since November 2016. Freddie Mac said the average rate on the 30-year loan declined to 3.55% from last week’s 3.60%. One year ago, the rate was 4.51%.
The low borrowing rates have been a boon for homebuyers, even as global financial markets are roiled by concerns over the global economy.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year loan declined to 3.55% this week, from 3.60% last week. By contrast, the rate stood at 4.51% a year ago.
The average mortgage rate for 15-year, fixed-rate home loans eased to 3.03%, from 3.07% last week.