The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% this week, almost unchanged from last week when it averaged 6.96%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.63%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.12%, down from last week when it averaged 6.16%. A year ago, the rate was 5.94%.
Illinois to appeal interchange ruling
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office plans to appeal a court injunction preventing the state from enforcing the Illinois Fee Prohibition Act against certain financial institutions, according to a court filing.








