So far this year, the 30-year-fixed rate has averaged 4.39%. Rates for home loans ticked down for the second straight week, offering buyers a brief reprieve in a sizzling housing market.  The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.54% during the June 7 week, down 2 basis points, Freddie Mac said Thursday. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.01%, […]