30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 6.55% in Latest FRED Data
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.55% from 6.49% week-over-week, according to FRED data, as housing costs continue straining household budgets nationwide.
Mortgage rates and their ripple effects.
6 articles · Sources: HavenScore editorial team
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