The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.96% this week, down from last week when it averaged 7.04%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.69%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.16%, down from last week when it averaged 6.27%. A year ago, the rate was 5.96%.
Democratic senators introduce bill to lower credit card late fee cap
Three Democratic senators have introduced legislation to revive a Biden-era rule that would lower the cap on credit card late fees to $8.










