US long-term mortgage rates fell this week amid continued uncertainty about the economy’s outlook.
Mortgage rates have been running near historic lows, a potential boon to home buyers.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 3.57 percent from 3.65 percent last week. A year ago, the average rate stood at 4.90 percent.
The average rate for 15-year fixed-rate home loans declined this week to 3.05 percent from 3.14 percent last week.
Source – Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC
