Mortgage rates not moving

Jeff Clabaugh^[1]

Broadcast/Web Reporter- Washington Business Journal

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Mortgage rates show no sign of moving much from the near-record lows they've held for the last year.

Freddie Mac's^[4] weekly rate report puts the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 3.52 percent in the week ending March 7, up from 3.51 percent last week. A 15-year fix averaged 2.76 percent this week, unchanged from last week.

A one-year adjustable rate mortgage averaged 2.63 percent this week, down from 2.64 percent.

The Mortgage Bankers Association^[5] says mortgage applications rose 15 percent last week, from strong demand from both buyers and existing homeowners refinancing.

Jeff Clabaugh covers general assignment and provides business coverage for WTOP.

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