The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 5% in August compared to the month prior, landing at 58.6, according to preliminary results for the month. The August figure was down 13.7% from a year ago. The current conditions component of the index fell 10.4% from the month prior, landing at 60.9, while the consumer expectations index fell 0.9% to 57.2.
Mortgage rates slip
The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.36% this week. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.71%.









