With elevated interest rates, limiting housing stock and existing owners staying put, buying a house has never been more challenging. First-time buyers need flexible down payment options, generous ...

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According to the latest data from Freddie Mac, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages (FRM) averaged 6.30% during the week of April 30. That's up from 6.23% the week before, but down from 6.76% one year ago.

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