Market Script (PEG)

Week of 11/17/25

Present Market Conditions

Attributed to Sam Khater, Chief Economist. 

 “Rates for the 30-year and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage essentially remained flat this week, but we did see purchase activity increase, which is encouraging,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist.

Expectations  

We can expect to see financial information coming our way again with the government shutdown behind us.  As investors look for information regarding future rate adjustments and tariffs, they're also looking to fill the gaps with the missing reports that would have taken place during the shutdown.  Housing start information will be coming our way on Wednesday along with the detailed minutes from the October FOMC meeting.  Thursday will bring the U.S. unemployment reports and the Existing Home Sales data.  Fed Officials continue to be very busy with multiple speaking events scheduled throughout the week.   

Guidance  

It’s a great time to be in the market for a mortgage!  You’ll want to make sure you take advantage of this great time to buy!