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A sale sign stands outside a home on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in the east Washington Park neighborhood of Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rises again to highest level in nearly 3 months

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

A home for sale in Sudbury, Mass., is shown on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.08%, lowest level in 2 years

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

A for sale sign stands outside a home on the market in the Alamo Placita neighborhood Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in central Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.09%, lowest level since early February 2023

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

FILE - A for sale sign stands outside a single-family home June 27, 2024, in Englewood, Colo. On Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.73%, lowest level since early February

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

Workers construct new homes in a development on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Loveland, Colo. On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

Townhouses under construction are shown in Cranberry Township, Pa., on March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Long-term mortgage rates retreat for second straight week, U.S. average at 7.02%

By Matt Ott - Associated Press

An "Under Contract" sign is displayed at a home in Wilmette, Ill., Thursday, March 28, 2024. On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate climbs for fourth straight week to highest level since November

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

A for sale is displayed in front of home in Prospect Heights, Ill., Monday, March 18, 2024. On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Freddie Mac issues its weekly report on long-term U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

A sale sign stands outside a condominium on the market Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in Denver. On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ** FILE **

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edges lower for the first time in five weeks

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

A sign announcing a home for sale is posted outside a home, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Aceworth, Ga., near Atlanta. On Thursday, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, but remain in the mid-6% range

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

A for sale sign stands outside a single-family residence on the market on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Denver. On Thursday, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sixth-straight drop: Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate falls to 7.03%, lowest level since August

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

New homes dot the landscape in Middlesex Township, Pa., on Thursday, April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged up to 7.19% this week, slightly below its 2023 high

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

A For Sale sign is posted in front of a home in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 3, 2022. On Thursday Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Biden’s ‘socialist-style’ mortgage fees hit buyers with higher credit scores, GOP lawmakers charge

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden speaks on the debt limit during an event at SUNY Westchester Community College, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Biden administration rescinds part of new mortgage fees for some homebuyers

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Affordable housing, good credit and Federal Housing Finance Agency Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Affordable housing shouldn’t be shouldered by those with good credit

By Roger Valdez

A real estate sign is posted outside of a recently sold home, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Valrico, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ** FILE **

U.S. home sales surged in February as mortgage rates dipped

By Alex Veiga - Associated Press

'Shelter From the Storm' by Mark Calabria (book cover)

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Shelter From the Storm’

By Eric Ueland

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at the Federal Reserve Board Building, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Powell likely to be pressed on whether Fed will slow hikes

By Christopher Rugaber - Associated Press

A help wanted sign in a storefront, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in Bedford, N.Y. The Federal Reserve may reach a turning point this week as it announces what's expected to be another substantial three-quarter-point hike in its key interest rate. The Fed's hikes have already led to much costlier borrowing rates, ranging from mortgages to auto and business loans. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Federal Reserve raises its key rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for 4th straight time

Associated Press

A "sold" sign is posted outside a single family home in a residential neighborhood, in Glenside, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, that the average on the key 30-year rate jumped to 7.08% from 6.94% last week.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

U.S. mortgage rates top 7% for the first time in 2 decades

By Matt Ott and Alex Veiga - Associated Press