The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged higher this week, ending a seven-week slide that helped ease borrowing costs for home shoppers leading into the spring homebuying season. The rate averaged 6.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Cooler CPI data didn't have much of an impact on mortgage rates this week.

The average US 30-year mortgage rate declined for a sixth straight week to the lowest level since early December, sparking a pickup in purchase and refinancing activity.

"Despite volatility in the markets, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained essentially flat from last week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's Chief Economist. "Mortgage rates continue to be relatively low versus the last few months,

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been up and down this week as investors weigh the possibility of a recession.

Mortgage rates are on a bit of a downward trend, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropping from the 6.9% range in early February to around 6.7% this week. But a shaky economy will likely keep the housing market frozen for a while.