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Mortgage rates fell to a new record low, but borrowers may find costs are higher than advertised.

Mortgage Overnight Averages
Product Rate +/- Last week
30 yr fixed
4.50%
4.33%
15 yr fixed
3.92%
3.84%
5/1 ARM
3.37%
3.38%
30 yr fixed refi
4.35%
4.33%
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