The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.30% this week, down from 6.37% last week, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the rate was 6.83%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.65%, down from 5.74% last week. A year ago, the rate was 6.03%.
Banking agencies expand bank eligibility for extended exam schedule
The federal banking agencies announced they are raising the asset threshold that certain banks must fall under to qualify for an extended 18-month examination schedule rather than a 12-month schedule.









