Average mortgage rates rise after 6 weeks of declines

Published December 29, 2022 9:28 AM

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week after falling for six straight weeks, adding to the challenges potential homebuyers face amid rising home prices and a limited supply of available homes. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate increased to 6.42% this week from 6.27% last week. A year ago the average rate was 3.11%.

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