The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.72% this week, up from last week when it averaged 6.6%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.67%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.92%, up from last week when it averaged 5.84%. A year ago, the rate was 5.95%.
Small Business Bank in Kansas closed by regulators
Kansas regulators closed Small Business Bank in Lenexa, Kansas, and appointed the FDIC as receiver. The Farmers State Bank of Oakley, Kansas, agreed to assume substantially all deposits and purchase certain assets.









