WASHINGTON—U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week. Still, rates remain at historically low levels as a lure to prospective homebuyers.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 3.73 percent from 3.68 percent last week. The benchmark rate stood at 4.63 percent a year ago. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage rose to 3.19 percent from 3.14 percent.
