Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, the third consecutive weekly decline

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer MCCLEAN, Va. (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased for the third week in a row, a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers at a time when elevated borrowing costs remain a drag on the housing market. Related Articles Amazon CEO Jassy says…