The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.67% this week, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.65%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.87%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.83%, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.8%. A year ago, the rate was 6.21%.
Final: Consumer sentiment decreased 3.6 points in September
Consumer sentiment decreased 3.6 points month-over-month in September to 48.1, and is down 7 points from one year ago, according to final results of the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Current Economic Conditions Index edged down...








