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In this Sept. 3, 2019, photo a sign rests in front of a newly constructed home, in Westwood, Mass. On Thursday, Sept. 12, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

US long-term mortgage rates rise, with 30-year at 3.56%

Associated Press

In this Spet. 9, 2019, photo, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump admin. officials spar with senators over plan for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

By Marcy Gordon - Associated Press

In this Sept. 3, 2019 photo a sign rests in front of a newly constructed home, in Westwood, Mass. On Thursday, Sept. 5, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Long-term mortgage rates dip; 30-year at 3-year low of 3.49%

Associated Press

FILE - This Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, file photo shows the Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington. The Trump administration has unveiled its plan for ending government control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, those are the two giant mortgage finance companies that nearly collapsed in the financial crisis 11 years ago and were bailed out by taxpayers at a total cost of $187 billion, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Treasury unveils plan to privatize Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

By MARCY GORDON - Associated Press

In this Aug. 16, 2019, photo a for sale signs beckon buyers to homes along Park Avenue in Richmond, Va. On Thursday, Aug. 22, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Long-term mortgage rates near historic lows: 30-year 3.55%

Associated Press

In this Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, photo a woman walks past a home listed in Cambridge, Mass. On Thursday, Aug. 15, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

US long-term mortgage rates stay near historic lows

Associated Press

FILE - This June 13, 2019, file photo shows a new home is for sale in Mechanicsville, Va. On Thursday, July 18, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

US average long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 3.81%

Associated Press

In this June 13, 2019, photo a house on the market has a &quot;new price&quot; sign fixed on the realtor's sign in northeast Jackson, Miss. On Thursday, July 11, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

US long-term mortgage rates little changed, 30-year at 3.75%

Associated Press

This June 13, 2019, photo shows a house with a &quot;sold pending&quot; sign fixed on the realtor's sign in northeast Jackson, Miss. On Friday, June 21, the National Association of Realtors reports on sales of existing homes in May. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

US home sales climbed 2.5% in May amid lower mortgage rates

By JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 2019, file photo, a sold sign is shown in front of a home in Surfside, Fla. On Thursday, June 13, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

US long-term mortgage rates little changed; 30-year at 3.82%

Associated Press

FILE- In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo a coming soon for sale sign sits in front of a home in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas. On Thursday, May 23, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

US long-term mortgage rates slip; 30-year average at 4.06%

Associated Press

FILE - This Jan. 14, 2019, photo, shows a sign outside a home that has been sold, in Mount Lebanon, Pa. On Thursday, May 9, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

US long-term mortgage rates decline; 30-year average 4.10%

Associated Press

FILE- In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo a coming soon for sale sign sits in front of a home in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas. On Thursday, May 2, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

US long-term mortgage rates down; 30-year average at 4.14%

Associated Press

In this Friday, March 29, 2019, photo people walk by an apartment for sale in Jersey City, N.J. On Thursday, April 4, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates.(AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

US mortgage rates move little after big drop; 30-year 4.08%

Associated Press

FILE- In this Feb. 21, 2019, file photo a newly constructed homes sit near a sign in Natick, Mass. On Friday, March 29, the Commerce Department reports on sales of new homes in February. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

US new-home sales increased 4.9 percent in February

By JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 photo a recently constructed home is surrounded by snow in Natick, Mass. On Thursday, March 28, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

US mortgage rates post biggest drop in decade to 4.06 pct.

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - Associated Press

Trump seeks to end government control of mortgage companies

Associated Press

President Donald Trump is shown in this March 27, 2019 photo from a meeting with speaks during a meeting with Fabiana Rosales, a Venezuelan activist who is the wife of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Donald Trump orders plan to reform federal housing-finance system

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

This Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, file photo shows a newly constructed home with a fore sale sign in Natick, Mass. On Thursday, March 7, Freddie Mac reports on this week’s average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

U.S. mortgage rates increased this week; 30-year at 4.41 percent

By Josh Boak - Associated Press