Mortgage rates slide to lowest levels of year so far

On cusp of peak buying season, 30-year loan drops to 4.63%
NEW YORK — Fixed mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels of the year, giving Americans more incentive to buy homes or refinance their loans.

Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year loan fell to 4.63 percent from 4.71. The average rate on the 15-year fixed mortgage slipped to 3.82 percent from 3.89 percent. Both are at their lowest points since December. It marked the fourth straight weekly decline.

Rates track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which fell close to its lowest level of the year this week.

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