
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate has risen, marking the end of a five-week downward trend. Despite this increase, experts predict that mortgage rates will remain relatively stable in the coming months.
What Happened: The average rate for a 30-year U.S. mortgage increased to 6.72% from 6.67% last week, as reported by ABC News via mortgage buyer Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC).