Freddie Mac: 15-year fixed at record low
Real estate brief
Rates ease, but lenders increasing points
Still under 5% for borrowers with good credit
Commentary: Foreclosure backlog amasses
Freddie Mac survey puts 30-year fixed at 4.78%
Applications up 141% from a year ago
30-year fixed down nearly 2% from July
Low rates spur boom
Without jobs, low rates may not boost sales
Long-term impact remains the $1.25 trillion question
Mortgage-backed securities purchases could reach $1.25 trillion
Refi applications up 30%
Program helps indebted builders with low rates for buyers
More seeking refinance, purchase loans