The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.65% this week, down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.67%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.79%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.89%, up from last week when it averaged 5.83%. A year ago, the rate was 6.11%.
“Recent mortgage rate stability continues to benefit potential buyers this spring, as reflected in the uptick in purchase applications,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.