Jun 7th 2012 1:30PM
By Marcy Gordon WASHINGTON -- Average U.S. rates on 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages this week fell to fresh record lows for the sixth straight week. Cheap mortgages continue to help boost prospects for home sales this year. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on the 30-year loan dropped to 3.67 percent.... Continue Reading »
May 18th 2012 10:00AM
WASHINGTON -- Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to record lows for the third straight week. The steady decline has made homebuying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the rate on the 30-year loan dipped to 3.79 percent. That's... Continue Reading »
Aug 18th 2011 2:00PM
WASHINGTON - The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to its lowest level on records dating to 1971. The rate on the most popular mortgage dipped to 4.15 percent from 4.32 percent a week ago, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Its previous low of 4.17 percent was reached in November. The last time long-term... Continue Reading »
