The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% this week, down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.87%. A year ago, the 30-year rate was 6.71%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.16%, up from last week when it averaged 6.13%. A year ago, the rate was 6.06%
House committee advances ABA-backed bill to overhaul bank regulation
The House Financial Services Committee advanced legislation to boost community banking by raising regulatory thresholds, revising agency supervisory practices, tailoring regulations further, encouraging de novo banks and strengthening community development financial institutions.










