
The latest U.S. housing and mortgage data points to rates continuing their dizzying rise, fewer homes being sold and prospective buyers agreeing to purchase smaller properties.
Up, Up And Away: Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) reported the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.11% as of April 21, up from last week when it averaged 5%. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.38%, up from last week when it averaged 4.17%. And the 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage averaged 3.75%, up from last week when it averaged 3.69%.