Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week ========== The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose to 6.72% from 6.54% for the fifth consecutive week, marking the highest level since early August; this increase is down from 7.76% a year ago according to Freddie Mac; reported on October 31, 2024. #Mortgage #InterestRates #FreddieMac #RealEstate #Finance #UsEconomy #HousingMarket #October2024 https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/average-rate-30-year-mortgage-us-rises-straight-115357576