WASHINGTON (AP) — Average rates on fixed mortgages ticked up this week but are still low by historical standards, a trend that has helped the housing market recover. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average on the 30-year loan rose to 4.39% from 4.31% last week. Rates are a full percentage point higher […]
The long national foreclosure nightmare is nearing its end, with foreclosure filings hitting their lowest level since before the housing bust. Total foreclosure filings, including notices of default, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions, dropped to 127,790 in June, down 35% over the past 12 months, according to RealtyTrac. Overall, filings have hit their lowest monthly […]