The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.12% this week, up from last week when it averaged 6.08%. A year ago, the 30-year rate was 7.49%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.25%, up from last week when it averaged 5.16%. A year ago, the rate was 6.78%.
House Democrats criticize proposed changes to CRA regulations
The Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee warned banking regulators against “weakening” the Community Reinvestment Act and requested more time for public comment on proposed changes to rules implementing the law.









