Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories.Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since September 2022 — giving ‘much-needed boost’ to housing market The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.15%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday. Read More
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