Mortgage rates went up this week after the U.S. lost its top credit rating. This means it might cost more for people to borrow money to buy a house. The average interest rate for a 30-year home loan is now about 6.86%, a little higher than last week. A company called Moody’s said the U.S. … Continue reading Mortgage Rates Jump After U.S. Loses Top Credit Rating — What It Means for Your Home Loan