Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week but remained close to record lows. Cheap mortgages have made home buying more affordable. Here's a look at rates for fixed and adjustable mortgages over the past 52 weeks:
|
Current avg. |
Last week |
52-week high |
52-week low |
| 30-year fixed |
3.40 |
3.34 |
4.08 |
3.31 |
| 15-year fixed |
2.66 |
2.64 |
3.30 |
2.63 |
| 5-year adjustable |
2.67 |
2.71 |
2.96 |
2.67 |
| 1-year adjustable |
2.60 |
2.57 |
2.84 |
2.52 |
| All values in percentage points |
| Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey |
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