{"id":4641,"date":"2026-06-27T18:02:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T18:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=4641"},"modified":"2026-06-27T18:02:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T18:02:56","slug":"mortgage-rates-edge-higher-amid-iran-tensions-inflation-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=4641","title":{"rendered":"Mortgage rates edge higher amid Iran tensions, inflation uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mortgage rates moved slightly higher this week but remained largely stable, according to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey released Thursday.<\/p>

By the numbers:<\/p>

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.49%, up from 6.47% last week. Two weeks ago, the average stood at 6.52%. At the same time last year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77%.<\/p>

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What they’re saying:<\/p>

“The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was little changed this week at 6.49%,” said Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac.<\/p>

“Rates have remained relatively stable over the last six weeks. Meanwhile, purchase activity eased modestly and eased modestly and refinance activity has continued to pick up recently, reflecting borrowers’ responsiveness to current rate levels,” Khater added.<\/p>