Sep. 24, 2008 at 10:14am

Mortgage rates remain flat

Mortgage rates have remained relatively flat during the past week, with rates for 30-year fixed mortgages increasing slightly to 5.78 percent, up from 5.77 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor. Mortgage rates for 15-year fixed and five to one adjustable rate mortgages have remained steady at 5.42 percent and 5.47 percent, respectively.

Fixed rate 30-year mortgages are at 5.78 percent, up 0.2 percent from a week ago, although Washington home buyers will find their rate lower at 5.72 percent.

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