The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.21% this week, down from 6.22% last week, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.72%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.47%, up from 5.54% last week. A year ago, the rate was 5.92%.
Consumer sentiment falls in October
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index decreased 3.7% in October compared to the month prior, landing at 46.3, according to preliminary results for the month.









