30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Averages 3.40 Percent

MCLEAN, VA – January 10, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Freddie Mac (OTCBB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed mortgage rates moving higher following December’s employment report. The 30-year fixed averaged 3.40 percent, its highest reading in eight weeks. The all-time record low for the average 30-year fixed was 3.31 percent set November 21, 2012.


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