Mortgage rates in the U.S. increased for a second week, adding to costs for homebuyers already facing a precarious economy.
The average for 30-year, fixed loans rose slightly to 6.24%, up from 6.22% last week, Freddie Mac said in a statement Thursday.
Homebuyers have been reluctant to jump into the market, even with rates now well below year-ago levels. Signs of economic weakness are leading to more caution, as cost-of-living pressures continue to squeeze budgets.
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