Average US mortgage rates fall for 2nd straight week
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week for the second week in a row, despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to lift borrowing costs.
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Long-term mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 3.96 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week after two straight weeks of increases.
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Long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 4.03 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for the second straight week.
Mortgage rates climb to 2-month high
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for the second straight week.
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Pending home sales hit by supply shortage
Pending sales of U.S. homes fell for the third straight month amid a shortage of homes listed for sale.
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Long-term US mortgages rise to highest level since mid-May
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week to highest level since mid-May.
Long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 3.96 percent
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week, following the yield on 10-year Treasury notes higher.
Average US mortgage rates flat to lower; 30-year at new low
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were unchanged to lower this week, as the benchmark 30-year rate reached a new low for the year.
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