Mortgage Rates Increase

Average mortgage rate increases heading into winter holidays

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate appears to be rising as buyers await a good time to enter the market. Maria Avellaneda, an associate broker for Keller Williams NYC, joins CBS News with more.

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Mortgage applications fell 0.1% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August

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Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.8% compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.

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Average mortgage rate increases heading into winter holidays