Mortgage rate history: 1970s to 2024
Today’s mortgage rates aren’t all that different from the rates of years past. Here’s how they compare.
4 min read
Nov 08, 2024
Shashank Shekhar
CEO, InstaMortgage
InstaMortgage (formerly Arcus Lending) CEO Shashank Shekhar is a top 15 loan officer and has been named the No. 4 broker in the country. With a 2020 production of $364 million, Shashank has continuously raised industry standards. In addition to being on the cover of National Mortgage Professional magazine, he is an Amazon.com best-selling author, is frequently quoted by national media, and has been the keynote speaker at major conferences around the country. He is also the creator of MLO Master Class, a leading training platform for loan officers.
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Estimated taxes: What you need to pay and when
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Comparing deductibles vs. premiums: Finding the balance in pet insurance costs
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Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point, points to uncertain next steps after Trump’s election win
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second consecutive meeting but this time by a smaller quarter of a percentage point.
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Why the Ink Business Unlimited is a good flat-rate cash back card for businesses
The Ink Business Unlimited lets you earn flat-rate cash back on all purchases.
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How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score
A drop is inevitable, but you can minimize it.
6 min read Oct 31, 2024