Mortgage Rates in the U.S. Rise for First Time in Seven Weeks

Even as new listings decline, inventory is on the rise because homes are taking longer to sell.

By Prashant Gopal | December 30, 2022 at 11:07 AM

three drawings of houses with a green arrow going up to represent a profitable mortgage industry.

Mortgage rates in the US rose for the first time since mid-November.

The average for a 30-year, fixed loan was 6.42%, the highest since early this month and up from 6.27% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday.

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