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Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.74%, keeping home loan borrowing costs elevated

Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.74%, keeping home loan borrowing costs elevated

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased this week, offering little relief for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home prices. The long-term rate slipped to 6.74% from 6.75% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.78%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners refinancing their home loans, also eased. The …

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