The rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.99% this week, down from last week when it averaged 7.03%. A year ago, the 30-year rate was 6.71%. The rate for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.29%, down from last week when it averaged 6.36%. A year ago, the rate was 6.07%
Consumer sentiment holds steady in May
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index neither rose nor fell in May compared to the month prior, holding at 52.2, according to final results for the month.