The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.74% this week, down from last week when it averaged 6.88%. A year ago, the rate was 6.6%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.16%, down from last week when it averaged 6.22%. A year ago, the rate was 5.9%
Senate housing legislation likely delayed until 2026
The ROAD to Housing Act is a package of bills aimed at improving housing affordability. House Republicans opposed attaching it to the defense bill, arguing that they want a say in shaping housing policy.











