U.S. mortgage rates drop again (See where they stand)

U.S. mortgage rates drop again (See where they stand)

Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.76% for the week ending May 1 — down from 6.81% last week.

Average rate on 30-year mortgage eases

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased again this week, modest relief for prospective home shoppers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market. The rate fell to 6.76% from 6.81%…

Average mortgage rate eases, its second straight weekly decline

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased again this week, modest relief for prospective home shoppers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market.

30-year mortgage rates dip slightly to 6.76%

KEY TAKEAWAYS:  The 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.76%, down from 6.81%.  15-year mortgage rate fell to 5.92%, lowest in months.  Rates remain volatile amid inflation and bond market shifts.  Spring housing market remains sluggish despite rate declines. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased again this week, modest relief for prospective home shoppers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the ho…

Mortgage rates move lower, but is it enough to help the housing market?

Mortgage rates ticked down fractionally in the most recent week but consumers are likely too cautious to take advantage.

Mortgage rates fall for 2nd straight week, Freddie Mac says

Mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.76% from last week's reading of 6.81%.The average rate on a 30-year loan was 7.22% a year ago."In recent weeks, rates for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage have fallen even lower than the first-quarter average…