Long-term U.S. mortgage rates slid this week but are still much higher than they were a year ago, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac.
| This week | Last week | Year ago | |
| 30-year fixed | 4.81 percent | 4.94 percent | 3.92 percent |
| 15-year fixed | 4.24 percent | 4.36 percent | 3.32 percent |
| 5-year adjustable | 4.09 percent | 4.14 percent | 3.22 percent |
