Mortgage Rates Fall Third Week in Row

Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2017 -- Rates for home loans fell for the third straight week, according to mortgage finance provider Freddie Mac.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.09% during the Jan. 19 week, down from 4.12% the previous week. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.34%, down from 3.37%.