U.S. mortgage rates climb after two weeks of declines


U.S. mortgage rates rose this week after dipping recently, according to Freddie Mac.

The 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 4.62 percent for the week ending June 14, up from 4.54 percent the previous week. A year ago, mortgage rates stood at 3.91 percent.

Favorable mortgage rates have helped drive U.S. home sales and the refinance market.

“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage climbed eight basis points to 4.62 percent, and the Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis…

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