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%.
ABA DataBank: Protein obsession drives up prices
Demand for protein-rich foods and nutritional supplements has continued to increase, contributing to tighter whey inventories and higher prices.









