The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.82% this week, up from last week when it averaged 6.79%. A year ago, the 30-year rate was 6.28%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06%, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. A year ago, the rate was 5.64%.
Warsh to be sworn in as Fed chair on Friday
President Trump will host a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for incoming Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, according to a news report. Jerome Powell is currently serving as chair pro tempore.









