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%.
Consumer sentiment declined in October
Preliminary results show consumer sentiment decreased 1.2 points in October to 68.9, up 5.1 points from one year ago.