Freddie Mac’s Dec. 26 release of the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) shows average fixed mortgage rates little changed from the previous week as we head into the final days of 2013. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.48 percent; a year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.35 percent. The 15-year FRM average this week of 3.52 percent compares with 2.65 percent at this time a year ago.

Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) results released Dec. 19 show average fixed mortgage rates rising slightly from last week following positive news for housing starts and building permits.

The results of Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released on Dec. 12 show average fixed mortgage rates changing little, only slightly down from the previous week.