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Average Mortgage Rate Sees Third Straight Weekly Decline

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage decreased to 6.89% from 6.95%, marking the third consecutive weekly decline according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.05% from 6.12% this week, while a year ago it averaged 5.9%.
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist, noted that mortgage rates have been stable, suggesting that the economy remains on firm footing despite elevated rates.
The National Association of Realtors reported a 5.5% decline in pending home sales in December, indicating potential further declines in home sales.

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Yeshiva World News

Average US Rate On A 30-Year Mortgage Falls To 6.89%, Third Straight Weekly Decline

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective home shoppers getting into the market before the busy spring homebuying season starts. The average rate fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 6.64%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners seeking to refinance their home loan to a…

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Average Mortgage Rate Sees Third Straight Weekly Decline

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