— Associated Press
WASHINGTON – Feb. 7, 2014 – Average U.S. rates for fixed mortgages fell this week as the latest data continued to indicate a pause in the housing market’s recovery.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for the 30-year loan declined to 4.23 percent from 4.32 percent last week. The average for the 15-year loan dipped to 3.33 percent from 3.40 percent.
Mortgage rates have risen about a full percentage point since hitting record lows roughly a year ago.
