Wal-Mart to bring back door greetersNEW YORK — Those smiley door greeters are back at Wal-Mart.The nation’s largest retailer said this week that it’s bringing back door greeters to a majority of its 5,000 stores by mid-summer to improve customer service. For stores which have been selected as higher risks for thefts, Wal-Mart will position a “customer host,” who will not only greet customers but also check receipts to prevent theft.Four years ago, the discounter decided to remove the workers at the front of the store and relocated them to other areas.

30-year mortgage rates fall to 3.61%WASHINGTON — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, following the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise its benchmark interest rate.The decline put long-term mortgage rates near their low levels for the year, offering an inducement to prospective home buyers during the spring buying season.Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 3.61 percent from 3.66 percent last week. It’s far below its level a year ago of 3.80 percent.