The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.89% this week, down from last week when it averaged 6.95%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.64%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.05%, down from last week when it averaged 6.12%. A year ago, the rate was 5.9%.
Producer prices rose 1.1% in May
The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.1% in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.









