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The bad news: Average 30-year mortgage rates have been increasing over the last two weeks after falling dramatically throughout March and early April, according to Freddie Mac.
The good news: Most experts believe rates will start dropping again soon, which means that borrowers should be able to find more affordability later this year.
Average 15-year mortgage rates dropped slightly, but remain elevated compared to where they were a month ago.