The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.89% this week, up from last week when it was 6.86%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 7.03%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.03%, up from last week when it was 6.01%. A year ago, the rate was 6.36%.
Consumer sentiment holds steady in May
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index neither rose nor fell in May compared to the month prior, holding at 52.2, according to final results for the month.