Mortgage rates decline, with Freddie Mac reporting that the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage falls to 6.43%. ABC News also cites Freddie Mac data, saying the 30-year mortgage rate reaches its lowest level since May. The reporting indicates that the average rate is lower than the prior period, reflecting broader movement in mortgage pricing. Both sources agree on the specific figure—6.43%—and on the timing context, describing it as the lowest point since May. No additional changes to other mortgage products or the underlying drivers are mentioned in the provided excerpts. The information is presented as a Freddie Mac data update, suggesting the figure represents the average rate tracked by the agency for the 30-year mortgage segment. Overall, the consensus across the outlets is that the 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.43% and is the lowest level since May, based on Freddie Mac’s latest release.