The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% this week, down from last week when it averaged 6.46%. A year ago, the 30-year rate was 7.18%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.51%, down from last week when it averaged 5.62%. A year ago, the rate was 6.55%.
Consumer sentiment falls in October
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 3.7% in October compared to the month prior, landing at 46.3, according to preliminary results for the month.









