The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.76% this week, down from last week when it averaged 6.85%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.94%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.94%, down from last week when it averaged 6.04%. A year ago, the rate was 6.26%.
Fed releases formal proposal to create ‘skinny’ master accounts
After previously seeking public input on the idea, the Federal Reserve issued a formal proposal for establishing payment accounts and will seek further comment.









