Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its third straight weekly decline
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. has eased for the third week in a row. That's a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers during what’s typically a less competitive time of the year for the housing market.
Mortgage Rates Drops For Third Consecutive Week
Mortgage rates, or interest rates on home loans, dropped for the third consecutive week, according to mortgage provider Freddie Mac
US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage falls to 6.60%
U.S. mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in nearly two months this week, a trend that if sustained could boost home sales in the coming months. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.
Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its lowest level since late October and the third straight weekly decline
Average rate on 30-year mortgage hits 6.6%, its lowest level since late October and the third straight weekly decline
Average mortgage rate falls for third straight week
The rate dropped to 6.6% from 6.69% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.95%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners seeking to refinance their home loan to a lower rate,
30-Year Mortgage Rates Edge Higher for Second Day
After sinking most of three weeks and notching a 7-week low, 30-year mortgage rates have ticked up the last two days. Rate movement for other loan types was mixed.
Long-term mortgage rates fall for the third straight week, affordability still an issue
Long-term mortgage rates were down for the third consecutive week, but affordability issues persisted, according to the latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.
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