30-Year Mortgage Rates Tick Up for 1st Time in Over a Week

30-Year Mortgage Rates Tick Up for the First Time in Over a Week
After falling for four days and then holding at that level for another day, rates on 30-year mortgages added points Thursday, as did most other loan types.
Average mortgage rate slips below 7%, falling for first time in 5 weeks
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five weeks in a row. The rate fell to 6.96% from 7.04% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 6.69%.
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The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped below 7% after climbing for six consecutive weeks as the housing market sees little relief amid an affordability crisis.
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Average rate on 30-year mortgage slips below 7% after climbing five weeks in a row
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week to just below 7%, its first decline after climbing five weeks in a row. The rate fell to 6.96% from 7.04% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
30-year mortgage rates dip below 7% this week
Since its inception in 1970, Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) has played a pivotal role in helping millions of families to buy, rent, or maintain their homes. This week's survey results provide a glimpse into the current state of mortgage rates and their impact on the housing market.
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