The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.16% this week, up slightly from 6.15% last week, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.93%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.46%, up from 5.44% last week. A year ago, the rate was 6.14%.
Fed chair nomination hearing scheduled for next week
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing next week on the nomination of Kevin Warsh to become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve.










