U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb for First Time in Three Weeks
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Mortgage rates in the U.S. rose for the first time in three weeks, resuming an upward climb that has begun to affect home sales.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 4.39 percent in the week ended today from 4.31 percent, McLean, Virginia-based Freddie Mac said in a statement. The average 15-year rate rose to 3.43 from 3.39 percent.