The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.94% this week, down from last week when it averaged 7.02%. A year ago, the 30-year rate was 6.57%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.24%, down from last week when it averaged 6.28%. A year ago, the rate was 5.97%.
Treasury official outlines principles for Bank Secrecy Act modernization
The Treasury Department is exploring ways to streamline the filing process for suspicious activity reports and currency transaction reports as part of a broader effort to modernize BSA enforcement, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Michael Faulkender said.