Mortgage Rates Ease Some, Demand Remains Weak
Mortgage rates in the U.S. slipped this week from a nine-month peak, but the lower rates didn't drive a big jump in demand. The spring housing market remains stuck, with cheaper homes on offer but borrowing costs still keeping plenty of buyers out. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage drops to 6.48% from 6.53%, Freddie Mac reported June 4. Last year at this time, the average was 6.85%. “Affordability is marginally improving," said Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. He pointed to rates holding in the mid-6% range and income gains running ahead of home prices.