By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON – April 5, 2013 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages crept closer to their historic lows this week, a trend that could help the housing recovery strengthen. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 30-year fixed loan edged down to 3.54 percent from…
by Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON – March 8, 2013 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages were little changed this week, hovering near historic lows. Cheap mortgages have helped spur a recovery in the housing market. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage edged up to…
by Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press economics writer WASHINGTON – Feb. 15, 2013 – The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was unchanged for a second week, remaining near historic lows. The average rate on the 15-year mortgage also stayed the same. Low mortgage rates are helping to strengthen the housing recovery. Mortgage buyer…
By Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Nov. 30, 2012 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages stayed close to record lows this week, a trend that has made homebuying more affordable and helped the housing market recover. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the 30-year loan edged…
by Marcy Gordon, Associated Press WASHINGTON – Oct. 12, 2012 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages ticked up from record lows last week. Cheaper mortgages are fueling a modest housing recovery that could help the broader economy. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on the 30-year loan increased to 3.39 percent…