30-Year Mortgages Hit Lowest Rates Since 2005

Attention, homebuyers! According to the Baltimore Sun, long-term mortgage rates remain in a downward pattern, registering the third consecutive week of decline.

• 15-year fixed mortgages dropped to 5.21 percent from 5.43 percent a week ago.


• 5-year adjustable-rate average decreased to 5.4 percent from 5.63 percent.


• 1-year ARMs fell to 5.26 percent from 5.37 percent..

Observers generally agree that borrowing costs will remain at or near 6 percent for 2008 unless a U.S. recession surfaces�in which case they expect rates to decline further.

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