Markets 
Mortgage rates rose this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.69% from last week’s reading of 6.66%.
The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.63% a year ago.
“While mortgage rates continue to influence affordability, the housing market is showing signs of adjustment, with listing prices modestly below year-ago levels and for-sale inventory improving from the limited supply seen in recent years,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.
FED’S KASHKARI SAYS CENTRAL BANK SHOULD RAISE INTEREST RATES NOW TO AVOID ‘ENTRENCHED INFLATION PROBLEM’
The average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.01% from last week’s reading of 6.04%.
Read the full article here
