The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.72% this week, down from last week when it was 6.74%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.73%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.85%, down from last week when it was 5.87%. A year ago, the rate was 5.99%.
FDIC overhauls review process for deposit insurance applications
The FDIC announced a new, two-phase process for deposit insurance applications meant to speed up agency reviews and encourage de novo bank formation.










