May 3rd 2012 2:50PM
By Martin Crutsinger WASHINGTON -- Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows this week, offering more incentive for Americans to buy or refinance homes. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year loan fell to 3.84 percent, the lowest since long-term... Continue Reading »
Apr 5th 2012 12:20PM
WASHINGTON -- The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was mostly unchanged this week, as the cost of home-buying and refinancing stayed near record lows. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year loan fell slightly to 3.98 percent from 3.99 percent last week. In February, the rate... Continue Reading »
Feb 23rd 2012 12:00PM
WASHINGTON -- The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage jumped after standing pat for three straight weeks at record lows. But the rate stayed below 4 percent for the 12th straight week, keeping homebuying and refinancing attractive for those who can qualify. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on... Continue Reading »
Feb 3rd 2012 11:50AM
WASHINGTON -- The average rate on the 30-year-fixed mortgage fell this week to a record low, the ninth time that has happened in the last year. But even with the cheapest rates in history, the housing market remains depressed. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year loan dropped to 3.87... Continue Reading »
Jan 19th 2012 12:20PM
WASHINGTON -- The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell again this week to a record low. The eighth record low in a year is attracting few takers because most who can afford to buy or refinance have already done so. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage... Continue Reading »
