The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.84% this week, up from last week when it averaged 6.78%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 7.29%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.02%, up from last week when it averaged 5.99%. A year ago, the rate was 6.67%.
Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank in Philadelphia closed by regulators
Pennsylvania regulators closed Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank in Philadelphia and appointed the FDIC as receiver. Second Federal Savings and Loan Association of Philadelphia agreed to assume all deposits and purchase substantially all assets of the bank.









