The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.63% this week, down from last week when it was 6.72%, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.47%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.75%, down from last week when it was 5.85%. A year ago, the rate was 5.63%.
Fed releases formal proposal to create ‘skinny’ master accounts
After previously seeking public input on the idea, the Federal Reserve issued a formal proposal for establishing payment accounts and will seek further comment.









