Freddie Mac reports its Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) continues to decline, albeit at a snails pace. This week, the popular mortgage rate averaged 6.62%, compared to 6.64% the previous week.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower for the second week in a row, a modest but welcome boost for prospective home shoppers in the midst of the spring homebuying season

Mortgage rates ticked slightly lower this week to 6.62%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That's down from last week's reading of 6.64%.