The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.74% this week, down from last week when it was 6.75%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.78%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.87%, down from last week when it was 5.92%. A year ago, the rate was 6.07%
Illinois to appeal interchange ruling
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office plans to appeal a court injunction preventing the state from enforcing the Illinois Fee Prohibition Act against certain financial institutions, according to a court filing.








