All About Real EstateLearn About Buying a Home December 28, 2025

U.S. weekly mortgage rate averages as of 12/24/2025

average mortgage rates 12/24/2025

Primary Mortgage Market Survey®  Courtesy of FreddieMac

Heading into the Christmas Holiday, Rates Dip Lower

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased further this week. Declining rates offer a timely and welcome gift for aspiring homebuyers.

  • The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of December 24, 2025, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.85%.
  • The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.50%, up from last week when it averaged 5.47%. A year ago at this time, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.00%.