The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.04% this week, up from last week when it averaged 6.93%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.6%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.27%, up from last week when it averaged 6.14%. A year ago, the rate was 5.76%.
Consumer sentiment falls in October
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 3.7% in October compared to the month prior, landing at 46.3, according to preliminary results for the month.









