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Breaking Federal Reserve News
Dec 06, 2019
Read More ARM, HELOC mortgage borrowers likely won’t get another Fed rate cut in 2019
If you have a home equity loan or variable mortgage, pay attention to the Fed.
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- Dec 06, 2019
ARM, HELOC mortgage borrowers likely won’t get another Fed rate cut in 2019
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