According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Survey, mortgage rates moved up slightly this week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate averaging 3.6 %. That is almost a full percentage point lower from this time last year. These historically low rates along with a strong labor market should continue to fuel the economy by boosting consumer purchasing power, supporting housing market activity in the coming months.

Mortgage Rates Trend Down for Third Straight Week
Mortgage rates trended down for the third straight week as new data indicates inflationary pressures are receding. The consumer price index slowed to 3.2% in