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%.
Illinois to appeal interchange ruling
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office plans to appeal a court injunction preventing the state from enforcing the Illinois Fee Prohibition Act against certain financial institutions, according to a court filing.








