The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% this week, down from last week when it averaged 7.22%. A year ago, the 30-year rate was 6.35%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38%, down from last week when it averaged 6.47%. A year ago, the rate was 5.75%.
Fed releases formal proposal to create ‘skinny’ master accounts
After previously seeking public input on the idea, the Federal Reserve issued a formal proposal for establishing payment accounts and will seek further comment.









