Trump administration mortgage bond program pushes 30 year rates to lowest level since September 2022
The Trump administration launched a 200 billion dollar bond purchase program that reduced 30-year mortgage rates to 6.06 percent, the lowest since late 2022.
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The administration of Donald Trump donald trumphas launched a massive $200 billion mortgage-backed securities purchase program through the Federal Housing Finance Agency to address housing affordability. This direct intervention in the United States 
UShousing market involves the purchase of bonds issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae . According to data released by Freddie Macon Thursday, January 15, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average declined to 6.06 percent, falling from 6.16 percent the prior week.
UShousing market involves the purchase of bonds issued by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae . According to data released by Freddie Macon Thursday, January 15, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average declined to 6.06 percent, falling from 6.16 percent the prior week.This 6.06 percent mark represents the lowest mortgage rate level since September 2022. The impact is significant compared to historical data, as the 30-year mortgage rate averaged 7.04 percent during the same period one year ago. In addition to the long-term rates, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also saw a decline, falling to 5.38 percent from 5.46 percent the previous week. For comparison, the 15-year mortgage rate averaged 6.27 percent during the same period one year ago.
