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30-year-mortgage Rate Rises To 3.87%

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.87% in the week that ended Dec. 31 from the prior week's reading of 3.83%, according to a Wednesday report from federally controlled mortgage-buyer Freddie Mac.

Mortgage Rates End Year Near 2014 Lows

Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® , showing that while average fixed mortgage rates move slightly higher this week, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ends …

How Cheaper Oil Affects Mortgage Rates

Falling oil prices typically lead to lower heating bills and cheaper fill-ups at the gasoline pump. Less obvious to the average consumer is the role cheaper oil is playing in driving down mortgage rates.

Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly

Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® , showing average fixed mortgage rates slightly up from the last week, but with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remaining …